Empower your students (and yourself!) through inclusive books and practices

Professional learning, booklists, and solidarity inside >> [View as Webpage]( [National Education Association]( [NEA EdPractice]( [Fingers holding a piece of heart-shaped wood with a rainbow painted onto it]( [Facilitated LGBTQ+ Blended Learning Courses Are Back!]( Today, many lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) students struggle to find their safe spaces, especially in schools. NEA is proud to continue offering online courses to help you create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for every student. Courses run from October 21 - December 7, 2024, and you must register by October 11. [Learn more and register ➤]( THE SCHOOL ME PODCAST [The ESP Bill of Rights]( Despite their important roles in our schools, many Education Support Professionals (ESPs) must take on more than one job to make ends meet. We believe that one job should be enough for the educators who make our schools complete. In this podcast episode, you’ll learn more about how NEA members, staff, and leaders are collaborating on a campaign to create an ESP Bill of Rights in each state—an effort to increase ESP visibility, rights, and respect—and how your state can join in, too. [Listen in ➤]( MICRO-CREDENTIALS [Family Engagement]( Strengthening the connections between family, school, and community is a critical factor in raising student achievement, closing achievement gaps, and successful school improvement. In this micro-credential stack, you will learn how to build better relationships and engage families and community members in school-related activities. [Learn more and apply ➤]( ADVERTISEMENT [display ad]( EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS [Becoming a Professional Learning Leader: How to Grow ESP Leadership and Promote Solidarity]( Thursday, November 21, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET Meet Professional Learning Leaders (PLLs) from Project LEAP and learn how they have grown through this leadership experience, elevating their professional skills and presence. Gain insight into how to use a Professional Learning Leader Academy to strengthen the ESP community. The PLLs will share how, through their Academy experience, they have been inspired to stretch their thinking, use their voice, and increase their presence as union leaders. [Read more ➤]( MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU [Educator Resources from WETA + NEA]( From literary instruction to social emotional learning, educators can find a wealth of tips, resources, and booklists within NEA + WETA’s curated collections. Use any or all of these resources in your classroom to help your students excel. [Read more ➤]( READ ACROSS AMERICA [Offer Reading Joy Through the Power of a Diverse Bookshelf]( Finding authentic joy in reading starts with having diverse books to choose from. In the 2024-25 Read Across America digital calendar, which features monthly recommended titles—including picture books and books for middle grades to young adults—you’ll discover diverse titles that bring joy, civic value, and social good. You’ll also find suggestions for activities related to the books, questions for discussion or reflective writing, resources, and recommendations of more titles to try. Help students see themselves and experience new perspectives as you use the calendar to plan year-round Read Across America activities that champion and celebrate diverse books and voices. [Check it out ➤]( [ULV img]( BROUGHT TO YOU BY UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE [Independent Online Courses for Educators]( - 200+ Courses - Graduate Level Semester Credits - Utilize for Salary Advancement, Licensing, and Certification - Affordable High-quality Education [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.]( © 2024 National Education Association 1201 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 [NEA.org]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( | [Subscribe]( | [Unsubscribe](