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Vote for Teachers Projects – SONIC’s Limeades for Learning

We love our public school teachers! They are often underpaid and undervalued – wouldn’t you agree? Here’s an easy and FREE way you can help support public teachers with SONIC’s Limeades for Learning program!

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How to Help Teachers for Free by Voting at SONIC’s Limeades for Learning

Recognizing public school teachers needed more support, SONIC Drive-In partnered with DonorsChoose.org ten years ago to create Limeades for Learning. During the fall voting period (now through Sunday, October 27), SONIC puts its $1 million donation in the hands of SONIC fans, asking them to decide where the funds go by voting for teacher projects at LimeadesforLearning.com. [Read more…]

Shining a Light on Education Innovation

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As an educator, it’s my goal to help the next generation of kids excel. In my third year as principal, I’ve reached a career goal by bringing our “C” school grade to an “A”! We were the only school in our area to jump 100 points this year! Isn’t that amazing?

I’m always intrigued to learn how other school districts are making a difference in their communities, and recently learned about the unique educational innovations coming out of the Pittsburg region.

This post was written in partnership with The Motherhood and sponsored by The Grable Foundation. Photos courtesy of Remake Learning and Ben Filio.

Shining a Light on Education Innovation

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15 Minute Summer Bridge Activities for Kids

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School’s out! But that doesn’t mean learning has to stop there. With summer comes all sorts of adventures where kids can expand upon their learning. With these 15 minute Summer Bridge Activities, you can help your child stay engaged during the summer months.

This post was sponsored by Carson Dellosa Education as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

15 Minute Summer Bridge Activities for Kids

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Supply a Classroom, Make a Difference

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If you are in the giving spirit, I have just the place for you that will make a big impact! Kids In Need Foundation is a national not-for-profit that gets school supplies to students, teachers, and schools most in need. Their Supply a Classroom program provides those schools in need with the essentials supplies needed to make it through the school year.

This is a partnered post. All opinions are my own.

Supply a Classroom, Make a Difference

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New Children’s Books for Young Readers

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We’re giving you an advanced preview of four new children’s books for young readers! As an educator, my husband feels strongly that an early love for reading truly helps kids flourish in school. These new book titles are geared towards children in preschool through first grade, and I’ve included a video preview of the new children’s books below.