Taking care of yourself + supporting your LGBTQ+ students

Plus, great reading resources for the holidays! [View as Webpage]( [National Education Association]( [NEA EdPractice]( [There are six courses to choose from, which run from 01/9/23 to 02/18/23. Register by December 30.]( [Facilitated LGBTQ+ Blended Learning Courses]( We are bringing back our popular online blended learning courses to help members support LGBTQ+ students and foster a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all! There are six courses to choose from, which run from 01/9/23 to 02/18/23. Register by December 30. [Learn more and register ➤]( THE SCHOOL ME PODCAST [Navigating Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws at School]( You've probably heard of Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" law, but what does it really mean for educators? Alice O'Brien, NEA's General Counsel, returns to the School Me podcast to break down what this law entails. Then, Florida English teacher Miller Lashbrook discusses what has changed in his school since the law was enacted. [Listen in ➤]( PROFESSIONAL LEARNING [Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First: Cultivating Healing and Wellbeing in Ourselves - Pt. 2]( Rehumanizing education requires leaders to recognize the importance of social and emotional intelligence (SEI) skills. Learn more about SEI and how to teach these skills to lead others in their own healing journey. Register to join us January 11 at 7 p.m. ET: [Learn more and apply ➤]( ADVERTISEMENT [Brought to you by Heifer International]( EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS [How is the Air Treating You?]( Environmental air quality is important to consider when it comes to the health and safety of students, educators, and families in our school communities. This session, held January 19 at 7 p.m. ET, will focus on some of the most common health conditions caused by air quality issues. Whether the condition is acute or chronic, mild or severe, join us to learn more about preventative measures and treatments to ensure safe and healthy school environments for all. [Read more ➤]( RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES [8 Ideas for Reading During the Holiday Season]( The holiday season is the perfect time to share a gift that can bring your family closer together: the gift of reading! Learn how to share this special gift with children of all ages with this guide made in partnership with Colorín Colorado. [Read more ➤]( READ ACROSS AMERICA [Gift of Reading]( Books are often referred to as the gift that keeps giving, holding all kinds of promise for both the giver and the recipient. The Read Across America “Find Your Book” tool makes it easy to get recommendations for great books that reflect your students’ experiences and expand their horizons. Share this resource to help parents and others find books to read or give for the holidays that will inspire kids during winter break and all year round. [Read more ➤]( [Encourage high school students to enter the Expressions Challenge creative arts contest for a chance to win $2,000! Submissions are open from January 9 – March 31.]( BROUGHT TO YOU BY WALGREENS EXPRESSION CHALLENGE [National Creative Competition for HS Students]( Encourage high school students to enter the Expressions Challenge creative arts contest for a chance to win $2,000! Submissions are open from January 9 – March 31. [Learn more ➤]( [fb]( [tw]( [in]( [NEA - National Education Association]( You received this email at {EMAIL} because you are signed up for NEA EdPractice, a monthly email packed full of advice, tips, and resources to help you be the best educator possible for your students. [Click here to unsubscribe.]( © 2022 National Education Association 1201 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 [NEA.org]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( | [Subscribe]( | [Unsubscribe](