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A growing number of educators are turning to TikTok and Instagram to share their experiences—whether that's to advocate for change, make fellow educators feel seen, or just to make us laugh. We’ve invited Jess Hawk (@MyTeacherFace), a NJ teacher with more than 426,000 followers on TikTok, to talk about what it’s like to share life as an educator with the world. [Listen in â¤]( MICRO-CREDENTIALS [Diversity, Equity, and Cultural Competence](
NEA members can access our specialized micro-credentials in Diversity, Equity, and Cultural Competence (DECC) to gain the essential knowledge and skills to better engage with culturally diverse students, dismantle inequities in education, and foster inclusive learning environments, ensuring every student thrives in today's interconnected world. [Learn more and apply â¤]( ADVERTISEMENT [Turn It In]( EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS [A National Snapshot of ESP Wages and How to Advocate for a Livable Wage](
Webinar: Thursday, June 22, 2023, 7:00-8:00 p.m. ET It’s no secret that ESPs are underpaid. Recent data show that ESPs, on average, earn at least $10,000 below a basic living wage in every state of our country. Join NEA ESP Quality and Collective Bargaining and Member Advocacy staff, who will walk through the new 2023 ESP Earnings Report data and share information on how to advocate for livable wages for support staff. [Register â¤]( RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES [Writing SOS!](
Have you checked out Reading Rockets’â¯Writing SOS series yet? Watch experts answer real questions from families about writing and how to support young children's literacy at home, and share with your students' families, too. [Watch now â¤]( READ ACROSS AMERICA [Dive Into Diverse Books This Summer](
Put together a summer reading list that will inspire and engage students with titles that reflect their experiences and expand their horizons. With theâ¯Find Your Bookâ¯tool on the Read Across America website, you can filter by reading level, genre, and theme to come up with relevant recommendations that both entertain and enrich readers. You can develop booklists yourself or share the resource with parents and students and give kids the freedom to choose their own summer reading. [Find your book â¤]( [GM Graphic](
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To help members support our LGBTQ+ students, NEA is offering online blended learning courses to educate members about a variety of LGBTQ+ topics and to inspire action. These courses will help you create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. Courses run June 19-July 29, and registration closes June 10. [Learn more and register â¤]( [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.](
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