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Plus, new standards for technology in education [View as webpage]( [National Education Association](   [NEA Today]( [A student holding a book titled, '''Twas the Night Before Pride'']( [LGTBQ+ Resources for Educators]( Although Pride Month is coming to an end, LGBTQ+ students need our support all year long. Bookmark these important resources to guide you on your journey to create a safe, inclusive environment for every student at school. [Read more ➤]( THE SCHOOL ME PODCAST [Defend Black History with Rashad Robinson]( As certain politicians seek to ban books by Black authors and ban courses that teach the truth about the Black experience in America, NEA is working to ensure all students have access to an honest education. One of NEA’s partners in this work is Color Of Change. Rashad Robinson, president of Color Of Change, is the guest on this episode of School Me. [Listen in ➤]( MICRO-CREDENTIALS [Technology Integration]( This stack of micro-credentials is based on the new International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Educators, which were created to support educators in preparing students for their futures. Through these micro-credentials, you will learn how to leverage digital tools and to support your students using critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills. [Learn more and apply ➤](     ADVERTISEMENT   [Let your students know that vaping can be a source of stress.](   EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS [Online Courses: Universal Standards for ESPs]( Sign up for self-paced, independent study courses that will take your professional learning to the next level! Each of these eight online courses is focused on a single standard in the NEA ESP Professional Growth Continuum. These standards outline a shared, common vision of what ESPs should know and be able to do to meet the needs of their students and school communities. [Learn more ➤]( RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES [Navigating Learning Differences]( Together with WETA, we’ve compiled a collection of tips, Q&As, and other resources to help you successfully navigate students’ learning differences—in the classroom and beyond. [Learn more ➤]( READ ACROSS AMERICA [Books to Uplift Perspectives and Experiences of Disability]( Prepare for Disability Pride Month with NEA’s extensive, searchable booklist promoting diverse disability perspectives and resources to help educators in their search for more high-quality, inclusive titles to share with students. Reading and talking about titles from this collection can provide opportunities for students to demonstrate pride in their identity, build understanding of the experiences of people with disabilities, challenge ableism, and grow advocates for disability justice. Read and celebrate Disability Pride and do the work to help create a more inclusive, empathetic, and educated community. [View the list ➤]( BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA ONLINE [Elevate Your Career With UA Online]( Unlock opportunities with top-ranked education programs at The University of Alabama Online. Earn an MA, EdS, EdD or PhD on your schedule. Choose flexibility, choose UA. [Learn more ➤]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [National Education Association]( NEA 1201 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 United States © 2024   This email was sent to: {EMAIL}   NEA EdPractice is a monthly email packed full of advice, tips, and resources to help you be the best educator possible for your students   To stop receiving this email, please [unsubscribe]( or [manage your email subscription](.   [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions](   [Unsubscribe]( [Manage Subscription]( [Professional Development](