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Does Efficient Parent Communication Make a Difference?
Communication with the parents of students is one of the most important, if not THE most important components of student success. However, in between grading, paperwork, planning, copying, instructing, meetings, and tackling academic and behavior difficulties of...
10 Ways to Thank a Peace Officer
January 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. In today’s supercharged environment, it’s more important than ever that we all thank officers for what they do to protect us and make our communities better. If you are stumped for ways to show your appreciation,...
Safer Vehicles Doesn’t Mean Fewer Crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that traffic deaths across the U.S. jumped another 10 percent the first half of the year, following a seven percent increase the previous year. NHTSA and other safety groups fear the numbers will be...
Scott M. – Hero of the Month: November 2016
Name: Scott M. Occupation: Educator Years of Service: 3 State: IN What made you want to be an Educator? "A group of teachers and staff at Mabel K. Holland Elementary School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who challenged me to join them, and together we could change the...
2016 Fall Create Real Impact Winners
Submitting innovative safe driving messages has paid off for students with the 2016 Fall Create Real Impact contest, presented by Impact Teen Drivers and California Casualty. After sorting through thousands of entries, awards totaling $13,000 were given for art,...
SoulPancake and California Casualty Partner to Inspire Educators
At the end of the video below, there is information regarding our "Promise to Drive Focused" giveaway. Educators who promise to drive without distractions will be entered to win a new car! Click here to enter/learn more. Teaching can be an enormously challenging job....
5 Resources for Parent-Teacher Conferences
By Matt Davis, Freelance Contributor at Edutopia Edutopia contributor Matt Davis has collected and shares some of the best resources for parents, teachers and students to prepare for the first face-to-face meeting of the school year. We’ve all been there; that awkward...
Bicycle Safety for Drivers and Riders
Fall is a great time of year to get on a bicycle for a weekend ride or even to commute to work. The weather moderates in most parts of the country and it feels good to pedal a few miles. You’ll feel like a kid again as you cruise through neighborhoods and paths....
5 Reasons Why It’s Healthy to have a Pet
https://youtu.be/o4iMUzQzKus If you have a dog or cat, you know what a joy they are. Their love and loyalty enriches our lives. Now, many experts say there is proof that life with a pet may actually provide these health benefits: Reduced allergies – more and...
Hero of the Month: September 2016
Name: Walter H. Occupation: Peace Officer Years of Service: 25 State: NJ What made you want to be a Peace Officer? “What I love most about being a Police Officer working and interacting with children was the relationships that I built with those students and the...