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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...
NEA Member’s $2,500 Academic Award will Benefit Calexico Chemistry Students
Eduardo Niebla’s passion for teaching high school science is getting a boost with a $2,500 Academic Award from California Casualty. Eduardo was shocked when he was announced as the winner during a recent staff meeting. “It was such a surprise because I have never won...
Strategies to Quiet a Noisy Class
Let’s face it; noise is part of the classroom. Whether it’s kids working on a project or coming in from recess, excited students can sometimes raise a ruckus. If you’ve tried the three fingers “stop, look and listen” trick and are at your wits end trying to quell the...
5 Things to Know Before Buying Bagged Veggies
Time is of the essence for stressed out nurses, time crunched educators or first responders on the go. Now that school has begun and schedules are getting even tighter, meal planning can be a real chore. Picking up a bag of salad, prewashed carrots or other veggies...
6 Quick Easy Recipes to Make in 15 Minutes or Less
Time is of the essence for stressed out nurses, time crunched educators or first responders on the go. Now that school has begun and schedules are getting even tighter, meal planning can be a real chore. Picking up a bag of salad, prewashed carrots or other veggies...
12 Healthy Reasons to Take that Labor Day Vacation
So did you take some time off this Labor Day? It’s the last hurrah of summer and one of the last chances to get in a vacation before winter. Getting away could also save your life. Numerous job-site studies have found almost half of all American workers don’t use...