Chapter Six: Beyond the FIELD Guide

    Join a professional organization. There are national, state, and regional social studies councils, geographic alliances, personal finance and economics groups, and local historical societies.
 

    Take the time to listen to a few podcasts. There are so many wonderful options for building your content knowledge and professional skills. And they are free. What is not to love?
 

Prioritizing self-care and taking care of yourself is not a luxury; it is a necessity. You cannot effectively support your students if your own emotional and physical reserves are depleted. And it's more than just self-care, we love the idea of co-care!