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Make your voice heard on standardized testing and violence in schools [View as Webpage]( [National Education Association]( [NEA EdPractice]( [Tell the Dept. of Ed: Students Aren't Standardized! ]( [Tell the Dept. of Ed: Students Aren't Standardized!]( Standardized testing is inaccurate, inequitable, and failing our students. Because of stringent red tape, the pathway to creating alternative methods of assessment is narrow, and very few states get the chance to use it. You can help expand that pathway to allow for using better, more accurate ways of assessing students’ learning by submitting a letter to the Department of Education. [Submit your comment ➤]( THE SCHOOL ME PODCAST [How Educators Build Community Schools]( Leslie Hu, a Community School Coordinator in San Francisco, discusses the benefits of the community school model, how it differs from traditional public schools, and how educators can start transforming their own schools into vibrant community hubs. [Listen in ➤]( MICRO-CREDENTIALS [Elevating the Profession Through Educator Ethics]( Ethical decision-making is a key skill for educators at every career stage and job function. These micro-credentials examine various ethical situations including technology, student relationships, parents, colleagues, and even personal life to help you make ethical professional decisions and better understand the complexities of relationships. [Learn more and apply ➤]( ADVERTISEMENT [Scholastic]( EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS [Investing in Paraeducators: Develop, Empower, and Transform]( Paraeducators play an essential role in our schools and classrooms and are critically important to student and school success. Join us online on May 18 to learn how one school's commitment to paraeducator development transformed how a district invested in ESPs. [Read More ➤]( NEA + APA SURVEY [Violence Against Educators and School Personnel]( NEA is partnering with the American Psychological Association’s Violence Against Educators and School Personnel Task Force to conduct a research study to assess your experiences and concerns regarding school violence and your recommendations to improve school safety. Your responses will inform policy and practice and contribute to improving school climate and reducing school violence. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete, and if you provide your email at the end of the survey, you will be entered into a drawing to win a gift card ranging from $25 to $100. [Start the survey ➤]( READ ACROSS AMERICA [Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Stories]( Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a great starting point for celebrating the many cultures and stories within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Our Read Across America recommended titles amplify AAPI stories, histories, and authors and are excellent picks to share in May and all year-round. To support educators reading and using these books in the classroom, Read Across America provides discussion questions, videos, and other resources to deepen understanding and expand student horizons. [Read AAPI stories ➤]( [Brought to you by SEL Coalition]( BROUGHT TO YOU BY SEL COALITION [No-Cost SEL Lessons and Resources]( Empower students to understand themselves and make healthy decisions using key SEL themes. Review the video series and educator guide to start lesson planning. [Learn More ➤]( RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES [Literacy Resources at NEA.org/WETA]( PBS affiliate WETA and the National Education Association have teamed up to provide resources to support educators and families in literacy instruction. Check out our wealth of resources! [Read 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.]( © 2023 National Education Association 1201 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 [NEA.org]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( | [Subscribe]( | [Unsubscribe](