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Creating Change Through Kindness

It’s what the world needs now. Be kind. It’s the sort of dictum that’s easy to say, maybe easy to conceptualize, but very likely hard to carry out. (record scratch)…

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Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself

Regular medical screenings and exams are vital to health and happiness. The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked health and wellness havoc among Americans beyond the 800,000 (and counting) virus death toll,…

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Taking the Coach Approach

A professional coach can help you find new direction, follow through on meaningful goals and get reenergized for the future. Athletes turn to a coach for pointers on how to…

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Media Alert!

Sign Into Your SNA Account This page is for SNA members. Not a member? Join today! If you’re having trouble logging into your account, contact the SNA Service Center. Member…

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Stream, Share, Succeed 

Six districts reveal how going all in on social video have boosted connections with their communities.  Video recordings can help you show school community stakeholders “the big picture” of your…

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Just the Way You Are

Improving your understanding of gender identity and gender expression in a school environment is helpful in ensuring your cafeteria is a welcoming space for all students. The Human Rights Campaign…

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Unmasking Microaggressions

Sometimes subtle, often unintentional, but always a big deal, microaggressions reveal biases and cause harm. Progress has never been comfortable. Conversations about race, bias, diversity and equity have gained renewed…

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Our Longing for Belonging

Firsthand reflections on this important piece in the diversity and inclusion puzzle. SNA has been working for several years to promote the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to…

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Tsunami Warning

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the “normal” waters of a new school year, another set of unprecedented challenges is emerging. By Barry Sackin, SNS…

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Introducing SNA’s 2021-24 Strategic Plan

SNA didn’t get to its 75th anniversary milestone by happenstance. That achievement was built on the foundation of decades of strategic visioning and planning—a process and a priority that continues…

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