EduPaths Winter Newsletter

😓 As we approach the holiday break, it’s important to remember the value of unplugging and truly stepping away from the daily demands of teaching. You’ve worked tirelessly, pouring your heart into nurturing young minds, and now it’s time to nurture yourself. This holiday season, we encourage you to take a well-deserved pause to rest, reflect, and recharge.

🔌 Unplugging can be challenging, especially when your to-do list feels endless. But stepping back can make a world of difference for your well-being and prepare you to return with renewed energy and inspiration. Whether it’s spending time with loved ones, indulging in a favorite hobby, or simply catching up on sleep, prioritize what brings you joy and restoration.

Wishing you a peaceful, restful break. Happy holidays, and we’ll see you recharged and ready for an exciting new year of learning!

• 🎥 This video has really easy tips for making beautiful holiday cookies
• 📰 This article from the Today Show has helpful ideas for $0 spending this holiday season
• 🗾 This is a handy-dandy week-by-week guide of what to watch on Netflix (to simplify vacation binging...!)
• 💻 This blog post is rich with ideas for how to pamper yourself over vacation without spending a dime.
• 💻 And if you're not really feeling the holiday spirit this year, that's ok, too. This post has concrete, useful suggestions for how to tend to your own wellbeing.

To provide our staff time with their family and friends, the EduPaths team will not be available from Friday, December 20th, 2024 through Friday, January 3rd, 2025.

🚩 Feel free to review our Resources page for the most frequently asked questions should you need support during this time.

As we look ahead to the new year, let's set intentional goals that inspire growth, foster belonging and collaboration among colleagues, and enhance student success in meaningful ways.

• What kinds of professional learning opportunities have you enjoyed the most in the past?
• What new skills or knowledge are you excited to learn through professional learning?
• How can you and your colleagues improve your personal and professional relationships that could spill over to the school environment?
• After checking out the student data, which areas do you think would best support students' needs?

As you reflect upon your responses, consider which EduPaths courses may meet your professional learning goals for 2025. Check out our course catalog below to investigate our offerings.