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The Top 5 Things Teachers Say Would Alleviate Burnout

Teacher burnout has existed for years, but the COVID-19 pandemic intensified it for many. Here's a list of actions that educators said would alleviate teacher burnout based on that National Education Association survey.
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Grip Toggles, Drag, & Leopards - Good News This Week: May 6th 2023

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61 Best Positive Affirmations for Teachers

Explore a collection of affirmations created to uplift and motivate teachers, fostering self-assurance, patience, and a strong commitment to education.
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Meet the TED 2023 'Audacious Project' Cohort: Doing Good With $1B in Grants

The Audacious Project is a collaborative funding enterprise housed at TED. Meet the 2023 cohort of grant recipients who are changing the world.
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Good News This Week - Cheetahs, TikTok, & Food Forests - April 8 2023

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This Washington School District Helped Homeless Students Graduate

While four-year graduation rates for homeless students ticked up steadily across Washington state since the 2014-15 school year, they jumped 15 percentage points in North Thurston.
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One Rural County is Launching a National Digital Navigators Corps

When the pandemic hit, a digital equity center in Down East Maine helped older residents learn how to use the internet to stay connected and informed. Now a national grant program will give them the chance to train more residents.
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Fish Doorbells, Narcan, & Bookstores - Good News This Week: April 1st 2023

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Innovative Ugandan School Fuses Indigenous & Financial Education

Discover how the Tat Sat Community Academy in rural Uganda is transforming lives by combining Indigenous knowledge and financial education, providing students with a unique and empowering educational experience.
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Free Food, Books, & Pets - Good News This Week: March 24th 2023

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Cars, Trees, & Clean Energy - Good News This Week: February 25th 2023

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How To Help Young Kids: Give Their Parents Cash

“The world is full of these racist and classist tropes about ‘What those people will do if you give them money.’ When low-income folks have money, they pay for groceries and pay rent.”
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