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There are thousands of inspiring teachers who make a huge impact on students every day. Ellen DeGeneres is a HUGE fan of teachers and often highlights and surprises teachers who go above and beyond the call of duty for their students.

Children's author Jarrett Krosoczka shares the origins of his Lunch Lady graphic novel series, in which undercover school heroes serve lunch...and justice! His project, School Lunch Hero Day, aims to highlight how cafeteria staff provide more than just food, and illustrate how powerful a ‘thank you’ can be. In his TED Talk, Jarrett Krosoczka talks about a lunch lady that was a positive influence and the inspiration for his Lunch Lady graphic novel series: Ms. Jeannie.

While the stakes might not be as high, there is still valuable work to be done that can set your students up for success next year and beyond, as long as they can focus. Here are some things to consider for a productive post-assessment period.