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Plus: Read Across America Day is March 2! [View as Webpage]( [National Education Association]( [NEA EdPractice]( [Check out our new Native Education micro-credentials.]( Native Education Micro-Credentials This stack of micro-credentials invites educators to gain a more in-depth understanding of how federal policy and colonialism have impacted the wellness and ways of life for Native communities today. By completing these micro-credentials, educators will be better prepared to design respectful and impactful instructional experiences that are inclusive of American Indian/Alaska Native students as well as teach non-Native students the past and present stories of AI/AN people. [Learn More and Apply ➤]( THE SCHOOL ME PODCAST [Teaching Black History, Meaningfully]( February is coming to a close, but the value and importance of teaching Black history doesn’t stop here. It’s easy to default to only discussing the most-repeated stories of slavery and civil rights marches, Dr. King and Rosa Parks, but in this episode, Colorado social studies teacher Kevin Adams discusses how to teach Black history in more unique and meaningful ways all year. [Listen In ➤]( BLENDED LEARNING [Diversity, Equity, and Cultural Competence in Classroom Instruction Blended Learning Course]( Learn how to create and sustain an inclusive and affirming learning environment for your students. Register for our Facilitated Diversity, Equity, and Cultural Competence in Classroom Instruction Blended Learning Course, which runs March 6 to April 10. Registration closes on February 24. Don’t miss this opportunity! [Learn More ➤]( ADVERTISEMENT [SEL Coalition]( EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS [Build Strong ESP Peer Mentoring Pilot Programs]( We're accepting applications from NEA local and state association teams for the 2023 NEA ESPs: Supporting Our Own Through Peer Mentoring Pilot Planning Workshop. Over one and a half days, teams will work together to build their own unique ESP mentoring pilot programs that empower ESPs in the workplace and Association. Begin the pre-learning and apply by March 1, 2023. [Learn More ➤]( RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES [Social-Emotional Learning for Diverse Language Learners]( Dr. Christina Cipriano from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence explains why family engagement must be prioritized as the first and primary part of any SEL program approach in order to serve learners from all cultures and backgrounds. [Watch and Learn ➤]( READ ACROSS AMERICA [Take the Read Across America Diverse Books Challenge]( NEA’s Read Across America celebrates reading year-round, but March 2 is a special day to call attention to the ongoing efforts of educators across the country to ensure every student has access to age-appropriate books that reflect and respect who they are. This year, we are championing the power of diverse books by launching the #NEADiverseBookChallenge. Educators, parents, students, and book lovers can join by following these five easy steps shared by Read Across America Ambassador Marley Dias. [Learn More ➤]( [Check out our new app!]( Read to Feed® is going digital! [Your Students Can Change the World by Reading]( Heifer International’s Read to Feed® program encourages children to read while helping end world hunger. And now, our digital app makes it even easier to participate. [Get Started Today ➤]( [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.]( © 2023 National Education Association 1201 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 [NEA.org]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( | [Subscribe]( | [Unsubscribe](