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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

New York State has signed new legislation requiring warning labels on social media, citing research showing that teens who spend more than three hours a day on social media face double the risk of anxiety and depression. www.wgrz.com/article/news...

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NY targets social media's mental health impact

New law mandates mental health warnings on social media. Are endless scrolls and autoplay hurting our youth? Learn how NY aims to make a change and what experts say.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

School violence is more complex than headlines suggest. Creating safe schools isn’t about one solution. It’s about data, community input, & sustained investment in relationships and mental health supports. #schoolsafety #bullyingprevention #schoolclimate #mentalhealth luskin.ucla.edu/the-facts-on...

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The Facts on School Violence: Q&A with UCLA Luskin’s Ron Avi Astor

The professor of social welfare and education weighs in on the state of school safety and how to create safer campuses.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

"Elevating Student Well-Being: Integrating Human Skills Instruction into Tiered Intervention Supports" on 11/18, 2-3p EST. Practical tools, insights, & strategies that make a measurable difference in classrooms. Perfect for K–12 teachers, counselors, & school leaders! home.edweb.net/webinar/sel2...

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Elevating Student Well-Being: Integrating Human Skills Instruction into Tiered Intervention Supports - edWeb

Join us for an engaging edWebinar focused on how targeted interventions can help students thrive—socially, emotionally, and academically.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Free edWebinar designed for K-8 teachers! "Kids’ Online Safety: What Are 'Privacy Doors' & Why It Matters" on 11/17/25 at 1:00p ET. Simple, ready-to-use lessons that make cybersecurity & privacy easy to teach—no tech expertise needed! home.edweb.net/webinar/comm...

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Kids' Online Safety: What Are “Privacy Doors” and Why It Matters - edWeb

Discover ready-to-use lessons that make online safety simple and engaging for students and learn strategies to help students protect their personal info.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Thursday, November 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. via Zoom | "Stuck in Our Screens: Bad Behavior, Social Drama, and Our Loss of Connection," presented by Dr. Kathleen P. Allen, author. Register for the Zoom link to attend at: ed.buffalo.edu/alberti/even... #DigitalWellness #SocialMediaImpact

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Colloquium Series

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Dr. Stephanie Fredrick, Assoc. Director of the Alberti Center, joined Leah Jacobs, Founder of the Digital Wellness Project, for a discussion following a screening of “Can’t Look Away: The Case Against Social Media.” digitalwellnessproject.com #SocialMediaImpact #mentalhealth #CommunityConversation

Leah Jacobs and Dr. Stephanie Fredrick pose for a photo at the North Park Theatre

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

New Research from Common Sense Media! Their latest report, “Boys in the Digital Wild: Online Culture, Identity, and Well-Being,” explores how boys’ online habits impact their self-esteem, identity, and sense of belonging. Learn more and read the full report: www.commonsensemedia.org/research/boy...

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Boys in the Digital Wild: Online Culture, Identity, and Well-Being

From social media to gaming, apps, and more, adolescent boys spend hours each day online. Our new research reveals how this relates to their identities, relationships, and emotional well-being.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Getting Students Talking Through Civil Discourse in Today's Classrooms - 9/29, 12-1pm EDT. In today's climate, helping students engage in thoughtful dialogue is more critical than ever. Explore 4 new modules that foster civil discourse in classrooms & communities. home.edweb.net/webinar/incl...

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edWeb: A professional online community for educators

edWeb is a free online community for professional educators, offering networking, resource sharing, collaboration, and professional development webinars.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

DYK?!? The Alberti Center is an approved provider of the NYSED DASA Training Workshop. Upcoming fall sessions available for Wednesday, October 15, 5:15-8:15pm ET and Saturday, November 15, 9:00am-12:15pm ET. Register now at: ed.buffalo.edu/alberti/dasa #bullyingprevention #dignityforallstudents

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NYSED DASA Training

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) requires that all students applying for certification as of December 31, 2013 have 6 hours of coursework or training...

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Applications being accepted until October 1, 2025, for Sources of Strength program for five high schools (grades 9-12) in New York State! docs.google.com/forms/d/14_H... #sourcesofstrength #suicideprevention #schoolmentalhealth #StudentWellness #PeerLeadership

Descriptive flyer for Sources of Strength program applications for New York State schools.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

REGISTER NOW! - Wednesday, October 22, 2025!! The 13th Annual Alberti Center Annual Conference will address "Building Allyship & Support for LGBTQ+ Students." Sponsorship opportunities available, contact us for details! Registration opening soon: ed.buffalo.edu/alberti/conf...

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Alberti Center Annual Conference

Gain access to timely, essential information on bullying, victimization and related issues that can be utilized in school and community settings.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

The Mental Health Association in New York State School Mental Health Resource & Training Center was designed to help schools implement mental health education. View lesson plans, implementation strategies & resources to improve climate & culture in schools: www.mentalhealthednys.org/school-instr...

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School Instruction - MHANYS’ School Mental Health Resource and Training Center

Implementation To help schools prepare for implementation of the law, MHANYS partnered with the State Education Department and the NYS Office of Mental Health to form the New York State Mental Health ...

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Join Children's Safety Network for an upcoming webinar, "Multi-Tiered Approaches to Preventing Bullying & Suicide: Promoting Digital Wellness & Supporting Schools." Experts will share research-based strategies to prevent suicide & bullying in schools. www.childrenssafetynetwork.org/events/multi...

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Multi-Tiered Approaches to Preventing Bullying and Suicide: Promoting Digital Wellness and Supporting Schools | Children's Safety Network

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

This week is National Suicide Prevention Week — a time to raise awareness, support those affected, and work together to save lives. 👉 Register to walk or make a donation today: afspwalks.donordrive.com/Buffalo Together, we can bring hope Out of the Darkness. ✨

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Please support the Buffalo Walk this fall to help #stopsuicide

Please support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Donate or register to walk!

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

This past Saturday was the home opener for the UB Bulls and Drs. Stephanie Fredrick & Amanda Nickerson were proud to be in the stands! The Bulls had an impressive 45-6 victory. It's always exciting to support our UB community—on & off the field. Go Bulls!! 🤘 #hornsup #ubproud @ubuffalo.bsky.social

Photo of Drs Stephanie Fredrick and Amanda Nickerson near the sidelines of the UB Bulls at their home opener.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

An article in The Buffalo News quotes Drs. Stephanie Fredrick, assoc. director of the Alberti Ctr., & Sarah Ventre, clinical asst. professor in Dept. of Pediatrics, in an article about NYS’s new bell-to-bell cellphone ban in schools & challenges to implementation. buffalonews.com/news/local/e...

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Distraction-free learning is welcomed. But can WNY schools enforce bell-to-bell cellphone ban?

The Buffalo News asked school leaders, a union president, a student and a pediatrician for impressions on how the new law will be put into practice.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Spectrum News taps into the expertise of Dr. Stephanie Fredrick, our Associate Director, who shares essential strategies to help families recognize and respond to bullying before the school year begins. #backtoschooltips #bullyingprevention #StudentWellbeing spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rocheste...

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AI assisted bullying is on the rise; here's how to stop it

While verbal bullying remains the most common, experts say there's been a rise in cyberbullying assisted by AI.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

JUST 2 WEEKS FROM TODAY - REGISTER NOW! The first presentation in the 2025-26 Alberti Center Virtual Colloquium Series, "The Risks and Rewards of Peer Defending in Bullying Situations," takes place on Tuesday, September 9, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. EDT. #BullyingPrevention @ubuffalo.bsky.social

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Free edWebinar! "Investing in Student Wellness: Attendance Gains, Behavior Breakthroughs, and the Telehealth ROI" on Wednesday, September 3, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. EDT. This edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 district leaders and education technology leaders. home.edweb.net/webinar/ment...

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Investing in Student Wellness: Attendance Gains, Behavior Breakthroughs, and the Telehealth ROI - edWeb

Discover how integrating mental health care keeps students in class and engaged and learn how effective funding strategies sustain programs in budgets.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

The UB Alberti Center team gathered for a kick-off luncheon to start the new academic year. It was great way to reconnect and set intentions for the year. Here’s to another year of teamwork, growth, and making a difference! #UBuffalo #AlbertiCenter #Teamwork #PositiveImpact #StrongerTogether

Group photo of UB Alberti Center student team with faculty and staff.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Back to school with mental health in mind - Free tools for kids, teens & the adults who support them are available on the Mental Health America website! #backtoschool #mentalhealthinmind #youthmentalhealth #StudentWellbeing #SupportOurYouth #parentandteacherresources #StrongerTogether

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Congratulations to Laura Lambe, PhD, R.Psych, on being selected as our 2025 Early Career Award recipient! Learn more about her research on our award page at ed.buffalo.edu/alberti/rese... #ResearchImpact #bullyingabuseprevention #earlycareeraward #scholarlycontributions #influencingpolicy

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

FINAL WEEK TO SUBMIT!! Applications for the 2025 Alberti Center Early Career Award are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, July 25! More information at ed.buffalo.edu/alberti/rese... #earlycareeraward #bullyingpreventionresearch #scholarlycontributions

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

SAVE THE DATE! - Wednesday, October 22, 2025!! The 13th Annual Alberti Center Annual Conference will address "Building Allyship & Support for LGBTQ+ Students." Sponsorship opportunities available, contact us for details! Registration opening soon: ed.buffalo.edu/alberti/conf...

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Alberti Center Annual Conference

Gain access to timely, essential information on bullying, victimization and related issues that can be utilized in school and community settings.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

📚 New Study Highlights Effective Strategies to Combat Homophobic Bullying in Schools/The study emphasizes the importance of understanding these dynamics from the perspective of the students themselves, ensuring that interventions are both effective and empathetic. phys.org/news/2025-06...

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Study suggests ways to tackle homophobic bullying in schools

Showing students audiovisual narratives that simulate homophobic bullying scenarios in schools can capture their attention and generate reflection on social prejudices, promoting respect and inclusion...

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

DYK?!? We are an approved provider of The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training workshop. We have 2 upcoming summer sessions to choose from: Sat., 6/14 from 9a-12:15p & Wed., 8/6, from 5p-8:15p Register now at ed.buffalo.edu/alberti/dasa #DASA

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

"Engaging Families in Digital Well-Being: Click with Purpose" on Monday, June 2, from 3-4 pm EDT. Flexible strategies for weaving digital well-being into parent communications, events, & casual conversations. For K-12 teachers, librarians, school & district leaders. home.edweb.net/webinar/comm...

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edWeb: A professional online community for educators

edWeb is a free online community for professional educators, offering networking, resource sharing, collaboration, and professional development webinars.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Students from Bessemer City Middle School, in AL, participated in a bullying prevention contest titled "Students with Solutions." Congratulations for being selected as the winners of the Video Category! #StudentVoices #FutureChangemakers #StandUpSpeakOut #YouthinAction youtu.be/-ZVe886QebA

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SWS 2025 Bessemer City Middle School

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Free edWebinar! "Guiding AI Policy in Schools: An Ethical & Systems Thinking Approach," May 21, from 2-3pm EDT. Move from reactive to reflective policy making—centering human values & the complexity of school systems in the age of AI. #AIinEducation #PolicyWithPurpose home.edweb.net/webinar/ai20...

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Guiding AI Policy in Schools: An Ethical and Systems Thinking Approach - edWeb

Explore a model for ethical reasoning grounded in school values such as equity, curiosity, and integrity—designed to support thoughtful decision making around AI use.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

SMART Collaborative of Erie County - MAY Committee Meeting Free to school leaders, guidance counselors, school social workers, School Resource Officers, & others involved in the school crisis team for any Erie County Public Schools. Please register for attendance by May 19, 2025. #MHAM2025

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

"Fostering Relationships for Student Motivation, Well-Being, & a Positive School Climate," Monday, May 5, from 3-4 p.m. ET. Free edWebinar hosted by edWeb.net. This edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 school leaders & district leaders. #PositiveSchoolClimate #SchoolCulture #YouthWellbeing

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edWeb: A professional online community for educators

edWeb is a free online community for professional educators, offering networking, resource sharing, collaboration, and professional development webinars.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

"Inside Out" - Bring family & friends for Movie Night at Jacobs! Fri., 4/25 @ 5 pm ET/955 Main St - Bflo, NY, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences - Dozoretz Auditorium/Snacks/Beverages/Free Books/No Cost and open to the public! Register at: jacobsschool.formstack.com/forms/movie_...

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

ATTENTION NYS STUDENTS! Mental Health T-shirt Design Contest: Your Design Can Help Save Lives! Submission deadline is May 2! Asking students in grades 7-12 to create original artwork to compete for a spot on our new t-shirt! Be sure to incorporate the words, “Call, Text, Chat 988” in the design.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Dr. Stephanie Fredrick has been invited to speak as a panelist on Children & Screens “Ask the Expert” series on Violent Media, Toxic Online Spaces, & Youth Aggression, Wed. 4/30 at 12pm ET. Register FREE at the link below! #protectyouthonline #digitalsafety www.childrenandscreens.org/event/violen...

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Violent Media, Toxic Online Spaces, and Youth Aggression - Children and Screens

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

We have some EXCITING NEWS to share!!! The 11th Annual BAND Against Bullying will be airing on WBBZ-TV (channel 67 on DirecTV or channel 5 on cable, Fios, or Dish) THIS SATURDAY, April 19, 4-5pm ET!! Tune in or set your DVR now! 😃 #Bandagainstbullying #EmpoweringStudents #riseabove #ArtUnitesUs

Image of WBBZ TV and BAND Against Bullying logos and date, time, channels for television broadcast on Saturday, April 19 from 4-5pm ET

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Drs. Amanda Nickerson and Stephanie Fredrick were interviewed by Spectrum News 1 Buffalo anchor/reporter, Breanna Fuss, to discuss their new book "Cyberbullying: Helping Children Navigate Digital Technology and Social Media." #cyberbullying #digitalcitizenship spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/...

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How adults can help children navigate the ever-changing world of cyberbullying

The Cyberbullying Research Center says about 27% said they had been cyberbullied in the most recent 30 days.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

From April 24–28, Old Navy stores across the country will collect donations to support the life-saving work of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. For a donation of $5, you'll get $5 off a purchase of $35 or more. Visit the @ncmec.org website for more information. #OldNavySafety

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

"Creating Empathic and Inclusive Spaces Where Every Child Belongs" on Thursday, April, 10, from 2-3pm ET. This will be of interest to PreK–3 teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders. #empathicinclusion #InclusiveSpaces home.edweb.net/webinar/clas...

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edWeb: A professional online community for educators

edWeb is a free online community for professional educators, offering networking, resource sharing, collaboration, and professional development webinars.

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