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Join PLANSPONSOR and Corebridge on September 30, as Jeff Selingo, New York Times bestselling parenting and higher education writer, will explain how to assess the value of a college and ways to compile the college list with financial wellness in mind. #actioniseverything #financialwellness #webinar #collegeplanning

Join PLANSPONSOR and Corebridge on September 30, as Jeff Selingo, New York Times bestselling parenting and higher education writer, will explain how to assess the value of a college and ways to compile the college list with financial wellness in mind. #actioniseverything #financialwellness #webinar #collegeplanning

Join PLANSPONSOR and Corebridge on September 30, as Jeff Selingo, New York Times bestselling parenting and higher education writer, will explain how to assess the value of a college and ways to compile the college list with financial wellness in mind. #actioniseverything #financialwellness #webinar #collegeplanning

I RETIRED as a public school teacher -as of today. It is a sad fact that many who are still teaching feel that stress or anxiety I saw and felt. It does take years to discern what you have control over and what you don’t. My advice: 1. You get the kids you get, and they all have something going on. 2. … But you’ll make YOUR classroom the safe, STABLE and dependable place for them. When they come in, they know what you expect, and it gives them a foundation. 3. You can’t control your pay and benefits. 4. … But you CAN get active in the union, I’m in the NEA. Advocacy for yourself and others, including your students, takes time and effort, but your voice matters. You’d be surprised at the sense of worth you get from speaking up! We DO have an impact. 5. You’ll find additional ways to make money- additional hours of tutoring or credit recovery. Find who does the SAT administrations near you and ask to work them. 6. Share your extra supplies and organize an exchange with your peers. Save money. 7. Workload- It changes year to year as more directives, programs or demands are made. 8. … Find peers who are teaching the same thing. Shared lessons lessen the load. 9. Cultivate a life outside of teaching. Turn off your phone and stop checking email after a certain hour. When talking with fellow campus folks, talk about your hobbies or travel. 10. Read for pleasure. Ten minutes a day, if that’s all you can do. Listen to instrumental music- no voices. Go for a walk- find a park. Eat outside. Drink iced tea as the sun sets. Years 12-15 are the valley in a teaching career. You’re invested in it, getting older and having to make the ultimate choice- stay or get out now? Be a mentor to a newer teacher and talk to us older ones who have seen it all- why? Truly, we HAVE seen it all. Nothing shocks us or surprises us anymore. I stayed. 25 years. I now enter the retirement phase. I’m sooo done. I now look forward to doing a lot of things!

POV: Your 6 figure career as a Family Nurse Practitioner took you 8 years of college, 2 Bachelor’s degrees, and a Master’s degree. But you chose to walk away from it for an unfamiliar industry where you are able to help thousands and thousands of families, including your own, learn about financial literacy, create better savings habits, build generational wealth, help make sure people can retire, send their kids to college, protect what they’ve already built, and ensure nobody has to do a GoFundMe for their loved ones. You are also growing… in ways you could never grow at your job. You grow your confidence, your mindset, your dreams, and your belief in yourself. You start to actually enjoy public speaking because you see it as a way to share and impact others’ lives through your story and the lessons you’ve learned. It’s no longer about you. It’s about how many people you can help. Your vision for your life expands and you realize you were meant for so much more than you originally thought. Your goal now is to help others realize these things too. 🫶🏼 #personaldevelopment #evolve #leadershipdevelopment #thebigpivot #financialliteracy #moneyconfidence #spousesinbusiness #buildittogether

Are you worried about retirement? Although it's typically a time to relax, some people worry they will lose their edge if they're not working every day. Investing some of that free time into learning new skills can help keep your mind sharp. Many institutions across the U.S. offer free college courses for older adults. These programs are an excellent opportunity to explore new interests and stay intellectually active while earning college credit or a degree. For those who don't want to worry about grades, many schools also allow seniors to audit classes without doing homework or taking exams. #retirment #elderlaw #hooklaw Andrew Hook Jennifer Rossettini, J.D., CFP® Jeff Kiser Tejal Desai Rachel H. Snead Edna Colucci Bobby Buhr Courtney Williams Sandra Buhr, CLM Linda Peterson Sonia Carey Skyler Lucas Sheri Thomas

https://lnkd.in/g-qakwbw I have had my issues with ERB and paperwork, thus I have first hand knowledge of how they pass off the blame on a checked box, (or not checked box). I feel for the teachers in this situation. However, here is just a glimpse into the inefficiencies that have plagued NM for generations. New Mexico just began its legislative session. On the docket are plenty of pleas for more money to solve the education deficiencies. The need for more teachers is going to be one of the talking points as it always is. This is an easy paperwork fix, yet thousands of dollars and time will be wasted in a tug of war that will garner little overall corrective change. And lawmakers find this acceptable as nothing ever improves. Solutions to teacher shortages are all around. Fix many of the administrative barriers that prevent retired teachers from returning. Give teachers quality curriculum in which students learn things like Math, English, Reading, Writing and Reading for Understanding. Keep out the Trans and DEI crap as that has no place in school. Supporting kids in good behavior is not reliant on half baked social ideologies. School is not intended for that and funding should not support that. Education is one of the biggest scams government uses to waste money. Measure the education levels of New Mexican students and prove me wrong on this one. Rev. Rico

The 360° Framework for Montessori Educational Leadership in Early Childhood Education marks a significant shift, transforming Montessori educators from caregivers to key leaders in the learning process. This framework highlights that the success of young learners depends not just on care, but on the intentional guidance from skilled educators. As Honorable Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, states, “Investing in our educators is investing in our children’s futures.” At the heart of the 360° Framework is the recognition that early childhood educators play a crucial role in shaping children's educational journeys. They are not merely supervisors but leaders who inspire discovery and resilience. Educational theorist Loris Malaguzzi emphasized this idea, stating, “The child is made of one hundred,” reflecting the diverse ways children think and express themselves. The framework empowers educators to unlock each child's potential through thoughtful engagement and personalized learning experiences. A cornerstone of this initiative is the universal commitment to fair compensation for early childhood educators. Recognizing the crucial responsibilities that these professionals undertake, the framework advocates for salaries that reflect their expertise, dedication, and impact. As Minister Clare emphasized, A well-supported educator is a catalyst for change in the lives of children. By providing equitable pay, the initiative not only affirms the value of educators but also serves to attract and retain passionate individuals in the field, enhancing the overall quality of education. The Montessori Early Childhood framework portrays educators as guides, leading children to the Chamber of Knowledge, a symbol of abundant learning opportunities. This metaphor highlights their role in fostering pathways to intellectual curiosity. Research shows that quality early childhood education is crucial for future academic success; children in high-quality preschool programs tend to excel later on (National Institute for Early Education Research, 2020). By promoting exploration and inquiry, educators help instill a lifelong love of learning. The 360° Framework for Montessori Educational Leadership aims to transform early childhood education in Australia by fostering collaboration among educators, families and community stakeholders. This initiative establishes a unified vision for high-quality learning, equipping educators with evidence-based practices to meet diverse student needs. By empowering educators as leaders, the framework creates engaging environments that inspire children's exploration and love for learning. Emphasizing fair compensation for educators and collaboration, it aligns with Minister Clare's vision of enhancing children's futures through quality education and prepared leadership. #MontessoriEducation #EarlyChildhoodEducation #360DegreeFramework #EducationalLeadership #ChildrensFutures #EducationTransformation #FutureLeaders #InvestInEducator

Boo! Does the higher education enrollment cliff scare you? 👻 Then check out our latest tricks (and treats!) to defeat the cliff “catastrophe” mindset. Our first trick is an attitude adjustment: We need to rethink our approach to the enrollment so-called “cliff.” First of all, we think a cliff sounds very “doomsday.” It’s hard to be positive and proactive when you’re worried about falling off a cliff. Are our only options jumping off or running away from a precipice? We think not! Plus, the demographic drop doesn’t even look like a cliff. It’s more like a curve that’s been trending downward since 1957! Learn more on our latest blog, Don’t Be Afraid, Try First Aid: 5 Simple Higher Education Enrollment Cliff Tricks: https://ow.ly/IcGu50TBqyW #enrollment #bestpractice #bestpractices #communitycollege #communitycolleges #studentsuccess #enrollmentservices #2yearcollegeexperts 

Why I'm a substitute teacher, part two. Retirement, at least in the context of "stop working, being productive, etc." and just take up the rocking chair, is a misconception. It's only been since the introduction of Social Security in the last century that the notion of a time in our lives where we're supposed to quit working at a certain age became popular. Prior to the introduction of Social Security, everyone who was physically able to work, did work, until age and the infirmities accompanying it, made working not possible. Retirement, for me, was the closing of one chapter in my life and the opportunity to begin a new chapter. I was ready to experience something else. I wanted to try and "give back" in someway and hopefully make a small difference for the good in this world. Substitute teaching is perfect for this. Although it's true, I'm not an educator. My background is in railroad transportation, not education, I am generally a pretty fair hand at dealing with school age children. That, and a willingness to do the job, learning in the process, is really, in my opinion, all that it takes. Educators are amazing people, doing an often thankless job, and under increasingly difficult circumstances. Substitutes fill in and help out where and as needed and the whole process really doesn't work without them. Being a part of that is extremely gratifying on so many levels.