June 3, 2025

Showcase Your Success All Summer Long!

The Career Choices Medal Program is open for applications all summer—giving your school plenty of time to be recognized for its outstanding work with the Career Choices series. Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience, this is your opportunity to celebrate the impact you're making on students' futures. All awardees receive public recognition, professional development access, a Celebration Box, and a media spotlight. Apply anytime this summer and let your success shine!

Make This Summer Count—Join Professional Development from Anywhere!

Looking to take your Career Choices series implementation to the next level? Academic Innovations’ online summer workshops offer interactive, hands-on training for educators at every level. Whether you’re new to the curriculum or refining your approach, there’s a session for you—from a 6-hour Implementation Workshop to shorter options for middle school educators, administrators, and returning instructors. Sign up for the new 2-hour TIPS Workshop TODAY and attend free! 

Spots fill quickly—register today or request a custom session for your team.

Share Your Students’ Stories — Submit Testimonial Videos!

Did your students complete the Student Testimonial Video Project? If so, we’d love to see their stories! Please submit your top 3–5 videos to video@academicinnovations.com. Selected students will receive a Career Choices goody bag, and you’ll earn a $50 Amazon gift card.

Supporting Students to Keep Their Minds Sharp This Summer

As educators, we know how important it is for students to stay mentally engaged even during the break. Here are five simple strategies you can encourage students to try over the summer to maintain and build their cognitive skills:

Encourage Regular Reading — Whether it’s books, articles, or educational blogs, reading keeps vocabulary and comprehension growing.

Promote Learning New Skills — Suggest students explore new hobbies like coding, languages, or creative arts to stimulate brain development.

Recommend Brain-Boosting Games — Puzzles, logic games, and chess are excellent tools for enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking.

Inspire Daily Writing — Journaling or creative writing fosters organization of thoughts and communication skills.

Highlight Physical Activity — Remind students that staying active supports brain health and focus.

Sharing these tips with families can help ensure students return ready to learn and succeed.

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