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Hilight's Ultimate Teacher Appreciation Week Gift Guide
We put together our favorite selection of gift ideas for Teacher Appreciation inspired by ✨iconic✨ teacher figures in pop culture from Hogwarts to the Magic School Bus.
The Hilight Team
May 43 min read


Teacher Appreciation Week Deals 2026
Check out these deals across various companies nation-wide to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week!
The Hilight Team
May 42 min read


Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas: Simple, Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Your Staff
Teacher Appreciation Week can bring so much good energy to a school or district, but it also comes at a time of year that is already incredibly full. By the time May rolls around, most leaders and staff are juggling a lot: testing, end-of-year events, staffing conversations, student celebrations, family communication, and everything else that comes with this stretch of the school year. And still, year after year, people make time to thoughtfully celebrate the educators and st
Claire Smith
Apr 75 min read


What Does a Paraprofessional Do?
Paraprofessionals, often called teacher assistants or instructional aides, are essential to how public schools deliver instruction at scale. Many families interact with them without realizing how central the role is to classroom stability, student support, and inclusive learning. At a practical level, paraprofessionals help teachers run the day. They reinforce lesson directions, support small groups, provide one-on-one help, and assist with supervision during transitions. In
The Hilight Team
Apr 11 min read


The Hidden Impact of School Social Workers
The first week of March is “National School Social Work Week” - How will your school community recognize it?
The Hilight Team
Mar 12 min read


6 Educator and Employee Wellness Tips Through Winter Months
Groundhog day predicted 6 more weeks of winter, but some good news to look forward to: we’re now gaining daylight everyday! Winter can magnify stress in school systems. The calendar compresses, illness spreads, daylight shrinks, and the work remains deeply human. For school leaders, wellness support for your staff in the winter is less about grand programs and more about making the job sustainable. Here are some practical winter wellness moves for those who are in the role of
The Hilight Team
Feb 271 min read


Why Recognition Helps Retention
Research proves that recognition is a key lever for strong retention. How schools can use this as a strength.
The Hilight Team
Feb 271 min read


5 Qualities of a Top-Notch School Counselor
This year, the ASCA recognizes “National School Counseling Week” in the first week of February with the theme “School Counselors Amplify Student Success”
The Hilight Team
Feb 31 min read
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