Exponential costs of higher ed and the opportunity gap have turned a college degree into something of a luxury. Guiding future college students through the process of preparing for higher ed will help increase their chances of graduating. Share your higher ed story to inspire.

Who knew Ohio has a high demand for people who have followed a construction career path? Construction is more than just pounding nails – sprinkler fitter, pipefitter, electrician. Explore the construction career paths your students can follow at ow.ly/A8Xn50uvczG

Looking for a way to teach your students about abstracting math problems with real world examples? Explore how measurement is used by an extruder operator working in plastics manufacturing and countless other examples on the Teacher Resource Center ow.ly/a9zm50uAQmb! #math

Register for the TABE 11 & 12 Assessment Training (6/19, 1pm) at the Auburn Career Center in Concord. ow.ly/nB6R50uAQYR Jon Weiss, DRC National Adult Education, will facilitate this workshop highlighting proper administration and interpreting the results.

Did you know you can now access thousands of free online courses on Lynda.com by logging in with your Columbus Library card? ow.ly/Y6j850uAR7z. Experience courses on web design, business, photography and more!

Did you know the first national “Thanksgiving Day” was created by George Washington as a way of “giving thanks” for the Constitution in 1789? You can find other fast facts on the Constitution and countless other resources on the Teacher Resource Center ow.ly/geTZ50uCHwd

Happy National Go Fishing Day! This lesson ow.ly/yU3Z50uCHPu helps students discover the sources of fish and seafood, compare wild-caught and farm-raised aquaculture systems, and use a simulation on how overfishing can damage the ocean ecosystem.

The Official Digital Learning Day for 2020 has been announced Digital Learning Day ! Save the date for Thursday, February 27. Download digital tools, watch videos, and get inspired by other activities at ow.ly/Ewca50uHYWW. #DLDay

Need to brush up on your TABE CLAS-E (Complete Language Assessment System - English) assessment training? Register for the online refresher course to review administration of the test and also calibrate scoring. ow.ly/wfxN50uCHZg

Happy National Chocolate Eclair Day! The word “eclair” comes from the French word, meaning “flash of lightning.” The connection between this and this French pastry remains unclear. Find lessons that use desserts as inspiration ow.ly/6mgT50uHZH4

Take advantage of the warm weather and read outside! The PDN Library just released Great Writing for Great Essays, a step-by-step approach for how to teach students to transition from paragraphs to essays ow.ly/3rp750uI06X

Take advantage of the summer and plan for fall! Want to try out new instructional resources in your classroom? Check out the PDN Library ow.ly/MAMA50uI1NE. Looking for new teaching ideas and lesson plans? Get inspired at the Teacher Resource Center ow.ly/502L50uI1NH

Gear up for Independence Day with lesson inspiration from Education World ow.ly/KvUa50uI0Ze. Help your students understand how the U.S. became an independent nation and all the benefits that come along with it.

Which Founding Father are you? Check out this quiz on the #OhioAspire PDN Teacher Resource Center to find out! ow.ly/o1Ir50uI22m

Don't forget O.A.A.C.E Student scholarships up to $1,000 are now available through 8-30! Submit your application today ow.ly/7vNS50uvam4 to continue OAACE's annual commitment continuing education and excellence in HSE achievement.

Planning a holiday cookout? Head to the grocery store to contribute to the 150 million hotdogs consumed on the 4th of July! #july4th #fourthofjuly #nathans