Last night, the U.S. Department of Education urged educators via Twitter to share five of their best back to school tips, using #BacktoSchoolTips to easily share with peers.

Education World has sifted through the tips that will help parents, teachers and students make this their best school year yet! Check it out.

1. Make learning names a priority.

2. Befriend new faculty by letting them know you're nervous, too!

3. Remember: It's about the kids!

4. Take care of yourself.

5. Never stop learning.

6. Don't forget the importance of your job.

7. Take care of your most important tool- your voice!

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8. Switch things up by picking a class song. 

9. Be just as excited for Mondays as you are for Fridays. 

10. Don't forget your support staff.

Have a great year!