Sharing stories for the holidays

Plus, what you need to know about student debt and supporting LGBTQ+ students [View as Webpage]( [National Education Association]( [NEA EdPractice]( [Children holding a rainbow flag]( [Our Facilitated LGBTQ+ Blended Learning Courses Are Back!]( Registration is now open for our popular LBGTQ+ Blended Learning series. These online courses will run from January 22 - March 2, 2024, and help you create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all of your students. Learn more and register by January 12. [Register ➤]( THE SCHOOL ME PODCAST [An Update on the State of Student Debt]( Student debt is a huge problem for educators. Over the past year, the conflicting news about student debt relief, Supreme Court cases, and recent policy changes has been confusing, to say the least. To break down what's happened and how borrowers should move forward, Ronny Lau from NEA’s Government Relations department joins the School Me Podcast. [Listen in ➤]( MICRO-CREDENTIALS [Explore Micro-Credentials in the New Year]( All NEA members, whether you’re at the start of your career or have decades under your belt, have free access to micro-credentials that can help develop and deepen your skills. Topics range from educator ethics to classroom management, building relationships, and more. Browse our catalog and learn how micro-credentials can help you level up. [Learn more and apply ➤]( ADVERTISEMENT [ATN]( EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS [The ESP Professional Growth Continuum]( Education Support Professionals can improve their on-job skills through the ESP Professional Growth Continuum micro-credential stack. Through the stack, you’ll learn more about the ESP Universal Standards and how they can help you in your career—no matter the role you serve in a school, or how long you’ve been at it. [Learn more ➤]( RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES [Share Family Stories for the Holidays]( Storytelling is a fun, educational tool for families to use during winter break to keep students engaged. If they aren’t sure where to start, we have a quick guide to consult from our friends at Colorín Colorado. [Read more ➤]( READ ACROSS AMERICA [Joyful with Books]( Finding joy in reading is a gift that lasts a lifetime. If you’re looking for a book to share in the classroom or for titles that are sure to keep students reading for pleasure over the winter break and beyond, NEA’s Read Across America has hundreds of recommendations for great books that delight, engage, inform, and inspire. Share this resource to help parents and others find options for the readers in their lives and encourage them to make sure there’s plenty of time for kids to read something that they choose and at their own pace. [Browse the collection ➤]( [VS img]( BROUGHT TO YOU BY VIEWSONIC [Join the ViewSonic Educator Community]( Sign up for the ViewSonic® Educator Community – our FREE online network that empowers educators to learn, connect, swap lesson plans, and more. [Join Now ➤]( [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](