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How to jumpstart engagement in the classroom

Monday, Feb. 6, 2023

New semesters are both exciting and stressful, but these techniques and resources can help jumpstart learning in the new year.
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Create meaningful family time with these five tips

Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023

These five simple steps help parents to consciously create and encourage meaningful family time with their children.
A digital vision board for elementary students

A fun, interactive way to introduce students to goal-setting

Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023

Get students thinking about what they would like to accomplish in the new year with a digital 2023 Vision Board Activity using Google Slides.
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Congratulations, new parents! You got this!

Being a new parent can be joyful and challenging. To help you get started, we’re sharing the AZ New Parent Guide from First Things First.
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5 ways students can support our military service members

Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022

Students can support our military service members year round with these five ways to show vets they’re valued.
An elf for hire writing prompt for students

Elf for hire! A fun writing prompt for December

Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022

Make writing fun this holiday season with Elf for Hire! Ask students: Why should Santa hire you to work in his workshop?
Students Handwashing and Practicing Good Hygiene

4 tips for classroom and home hygiene in a post-COVID era

Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022

As we emerge from the pandemic, schools and businesses have become more lenient. Here are four useful tips for healthy hygiene this winter.
A drawing of a person writing on a notepad next to the words Using Passion to Find Purpose

Using passion to find purpose: Helping students craft personal statements

Monday, Nov. 21, 2022

Writing personal statements for college applications can be daunting for high school students. Here are some resources, and ways that educators can help.
A tired-looking art teacher works with children.

Coping with mid-year teacher burn-out

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022

What are some things you can do as an educator to help ease the burden of feeling burned out a few months into the school year?
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Programs at Arizona colleges and universities that can help your students feel included

Monday, Nov. 14, 2022

Specialty programs like the ones described here help students feel included, which increases their engagement and success in college.