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Reflections and Takeaways from the School Year
By Andrew Hawk Another great school year has come and gone. I know it is a cliché to say that each year goes by a little faster than the one before, but it really does feel that way sometimes. Even … Continue reading
Tips for Avoiding the Teacher Summer Slide
By Richard M. Cash, Ed.D., author of Self-Regulation in the Classroom: Helping Students Learn How to Learn Part of our Cash in on Learning series by Richard M. Cash, Ed.D. Click to read other Cash in on Learning posts. Back … Continue reading
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Tagged Cash in on Learning, Free Spirit author, summer break, summer vacation, summertime
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How to Budget Lump-Sum Summer Pay
By Andrew Hawk Summer months bring teachers a much-deserved break from the daily routines and challenges of teaching. However, summer can bring its own set of challenges depending on how school districts choose to distribute teachers’ pay during these months. … Continue reading
How to Take Learning Outside with Your Child
By Allison Amy Wedell I’m not sure when it was that I realized, with a bit of a jolt, that I’m raising a city girl, but there it is. She feels just as at home on public transportation as she … Continue reading
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Tagged get kids active, mindfulness, social skills, summer break
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S-t-r-e-t-c-h Your Year-End Dollars During Our Spring Sale!
Start your summer off right—with new books—and maybe even get started planning for the school year ahead. Order by June 30, 2019, and enjoy 30% off sitewide* plus free shipping on hundreds of resources, including our latest releases and reader … Continue reading