MAXIMIZING SUMMER BREAK

MAXIMIZING SUMMER BREAK

Summer break may look relaxing from the outside, but agriculture teachers and FFA advisors know it’s often one of the busiest seasons of the year. From SAE visits and FFA events to classroom prep and curriculum planning, summer can quickly become overwhelming without a plan.

In this blog, discover practical strategies for organizing your schedule, batching SAE visits, limiting unnecessary classroom time, and protecting personal time so you can return to the school year refreshed and energized.

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Before the Final Bell

Before the Final Bell

Looking to recharge this summer break? But feeling like there is so much to do on your checklist before the FINAL BELL of this school year!

Read the Before the Final Bell blog post to learn how I created systems in my classroom to ensure my classroom and students were prepared for summer break and I could come back in August confident I was prepared for another successful school year!

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RUNNING A GREENHOUSE LIKE A PRO

RUNNING A GREENHOUSE LIKE A PRO

Running a successful school greenhouse takes more than growing plants—it takes planning, structure, and student ownership. This blog post shares proven best practices to help agriculture teachers turn their greenhouse into a thriving hands-on learning lab.

From assigning student roles and marketing plant sales to using online order forms and offering custom planting services, these strategies support plant science, agribusiness instruction, SAEs, and real-world career skills—all while increasing efficiency and profitability.

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TEACHER BUDGET WISHLIST - A VETERAN HACK

TEACHER BUDGET WISHLIST - A VETERAN HACK

Do you have a TEACHER BUDGET WISHILIST?

Read this week's blog to determine what should be on your wishlist, why having a wishlist is important and how you can organized yours for best success.

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WINTER OFFICER RETREATS

WINTER OFFICER RETREATS

Looking to implement a Winter Officer Retreat over Christmas Break?  

Read this blog post to learn tips and download a copy of a Winter Officer Retreat Agenda.

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