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2025 Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend Guide – State-by-State Savings

2025 Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend Guide – St...

Get the full 2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday schedule by state — plus free calendar links, downloadable PDF, and teacher-approved shopping tips.

2025 Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend Guide – St...

Get the full 2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday schedule by state — plus free calendar links, downloadable PDF, and teacher-approved shopping tips.

Illustrated timeline showing the evolution of American teachers over 249 years—from colonial chalkboards to digital classrooms—with patriotic accents and modern tech.

Teaching in America: A 249-Year Journey of Chal...

Teaching in America has never been easy—but it’s always been essential. On the eve of Independence Day, we’re honoring 249 years of educators who built this country one classroom at...

Teaching in America: A 249-Year Journey of Chal...

Teaching in America has never been easy—but it’s always been essential. On the eve of Independence Day, we’re honoring 249 years of educators who built this country one classroom at...

Cartoon-style summer scene featuring two chalkboards on a beach. One reads “50% Summer Left” and the other says “Don’t Rush Me.”

Warning: Summer is 50% Over. Proceed with Cauti...

Mid-summer has entered the group chat. If your to-do list hasn’t moved since June 3rd and your iced coffee budget is starting to rival your classroom supply fund—congrats, you're doing...

Warning: Summer is 50% Over. Proceed with Cauti...

Mid-summer has entered the group chat. If your to-do list hasn’t moved since June 3rd and your iced coffee budget is starting to rival your classroom supply fund—congrats, you're doing...

Teacher relaxing in hammock with ice cream and book, surrounded by summer icons for Summer Bucket List

The Ultimate Teacher Summer Bucket List (No Les...

School’s out and the only thing on your to-do list should be naps, snacks, and midday Target runs. This is the teacher’s bucket list—with zero lesson plans involved.

The Ultimate Teacher Summer Bucket List (No Les...

School’s out and the only thing on your to-do list should be naps, snacks, and midday Target runs. This is the teacher’s bucket list—with zero lesson plans involved.

Cartoon teacher relaxing on a beach with a “Do Not Disturb” sign and a phone showing an out-of-office email, symbolizing summer break and unplugging from school.

Why the School Email App Should Auto-Delete Dur...

Tired of the constant pings and dings? It’s time to unplug. Here’s why your school email deserves a summer break — and so do you.

Why the School Email App Should Auto-Delete Dur...

Tired of the constant pings and dings? It’s time to unplug. Here’s why your school email deserves a summer break — and so do you.

eacher relaxing in a hammock on the beach while reading a book during summer break, symbolizing a digital detox before the new school year.

The Art of Disconnecting Before the Next School...

Let’s face it: your brain still autocorrects to “grading mode” every time you open a Google Doc. You twitched at the sound of a notification ping during your third margarita....

The Art of Disconnecting Before the Next School...

Let’s face it: your brain still autocorrects to “grading mode” every time you open a Google Doc. You twitched at the sound of a notification ping during your third margarita....