🚫 Myth: “PE Teachers get to play games all day.”

✅ Reality: PE teachers design curricula that incorporates health & nutrition, physiology, motor skills development, & interpersonal communication to ensure that children are building life-long healthy habits. #MoveInMay #PhysEd

The end of the school year can be a time of mixed emotions – happiness, relief, sadness, anxiety – all of which are normal!

Before summer break, take some time to reflect on this year and share your successes.

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM #FridayFeeling

Help shape the future of education - become a peer reviewer with ED!

Each year, ED convenes panels of education professionals & practitioners to peer review ED grants. Learn how to participate:

More info: www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/abo…

Federal Register: federalregister.gov/documents/2024…

Every student should be able to learn safely without the threats of bullying, hatred, or violence.

Use resources from ED's “Free to Learn” initiative to support school safety & school-based mental health: safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/free-learn

Teachers shape the future by shaping lives.

Will you answer the call from ED, @teachorg, & One Million Teachers of Color to start your journey toward becoming a teacher? ed.gov/news/press-rel…

Food allergies affect an estimated 8% of children in the U.S. That’s 1 in 13 children, or about 2 students per classroom.

Use CDC's toolkit for tips to manage food allergies in your school, from education to preparation: cdc.gov/healthyschools…

When it comes to mental health, everyone in the school community has a part to play!

Learn how ED is working with parents, families, educators, school staff, & others to meet students’ mental health needs: ed.gov/raisethebar/me…

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM

Shoutout to our spectacular students!

We know how hard you've worked this school year to finish projects, pass tests, balance priorities, & much, much more.

Thank you for all you do to learn & make the most of your educational opportunities every day!

#ThankYouThursday

Need help filling out your 2024-25 FAFSA® form?

Start with these pro tips from Federal Student Aid: studentaid.gov/announcements-…

#WednesdayWisdom

Veterans face unique barriers to postsecondary success. Schools can now apply for a Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success grant to provide veteran students with comprehensive supports to help them complete college: federalregister.gov/documents/2024…

Parents & teachers had concerns about excessive amounts of added sugar in some foods, and Dept. of Agriculture listened.

Learn more from Dept. of AgricultureNutrition about school meal updates to give kids the right balance of nutrients while reducing added sugars : fns.usda.gov/cn/school-nutr…

#WednesdayWisdom

In 2021, roughly one-third of females aged 18-74 worked in STEM, compared to 65% of males in the same age range.

That's why Sangmin, a high school computer science teacher in New York, works to encourage young women to pursue STEM studies: blog.ed.gov/2024/05/inspir…

#AANHPIMonth

Establishing a 529 plan can help cover a child's future higher education expenses at any eligible college, university, vocational school or other postsecondary institution.

Learn about the related tax benefits from IRSnews: IRS.gov/Education

#529Day

When it comes to mental health, we're more alike than we are different.

MythBusters's Kari Byron says that if you're struggling, there are people who understand your challenges - and you.

samhsa.gov/mental-health/…

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM #WednesdayWisdom @SAMHSAgov

Raising the bar for the teaching profession means:

👩‍🎓 Better professional learning opportunities
🗣️ Using teacher input to shape policies
💰 Calling on states & districts to raise teacher salaries

Learn more: ed.gov/raisethebar/ed…

#TeacherTuesday

School leaders! As you're planning for the 2024-25 school year, remember to use ED's 2024 National Educational Technology Plan ( #NETP24 ) from the Office of Ed Tech to help your school or district bridge digital divides in your community.

tech.ed.gov/NETP

Any time is a good time to thank teachers, but after a long school year, now is an especially great time to say 'Thank you!' for everything teachers do.

Here are some end of year thank you ideas to get you started!

#ThankYouThursday

Mental health is important for everyone, but it's especially important for young people as they navigate the path to adulthood.

Support your students by sharing SAMHSA's mental health tips for kids & teens: mentalhealth.gov/talk/young-peo…

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM

Today at 3 p.m., join U.S. Department of Education and rural National School Counselors of the Year for a conversation on the current state of mental health in rural schools. Register here: bit.ly/3KjTO2r

📢Middle & high school educators!

Don't miss your chance to join the 2024-2025 ENGAGE The GLOBE Program Mission Earth Educator Cohort. Get training & resources to help your students improve their observation & science writing skills. 🔎🌎

Apply by May 31!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…