K-12 HIGHLIGHTS

Van Andel Institute for Education in the News

K-12 is an ever-changing landscape…especially in today’s environment. Check out a few highlights in how we’re working to create classrooms where curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking thrive.

• 5 Ways AI Can Help Teachers in the Classroom (eSchool News, August 17, 2023)

• Supporting STEAM Based Learning in the Classroom (WoodTV Maranda, July 24, 2023)
• Discovering Science Through Incredible Animals and Activities (WoodTV Maranda, July 10, 2023)
• The Top 6 Education Trends for 2023 (eSchool News, July 7, 2023)

• Van Andel Institute for Education Learning Activities (Wood Radio, June 23, 2023)
• Maranda’s Park Party Holland (Wood TV, June 22, 2023)
• Morning Buzz: Summer Fun Activities for Children (Fox-17, June 21, 2023)
• 5 to Thrive: SEL Resources to Help Students Grow (eSchool News, June 14, 2023)
• Van Andel Institute for Education Announces the 2023 Betty Van Andel Teachers of Excellence (MiSTEM, June 14, 2023)

• Two Teachers Honored with Van Andel Award (The Oakland Press, May 27, 2023)
• BVA ToE: Crossroads Teacher Earns National Excellence Award; 1 of 10 Nationwide (Big Rapids Pioneer, May 26, 2023)
• 4 Ways to Build Engineering into Your Curriculum (eSchool News, May 18, 2023)
• Registration Open for Summer STEAM Conference (School News Network, May 17, 2023)
• Five West Michigan Educators Win National Award (WoodTV, May 17, 2023)
• Van Andel Institute for Education Invites Michigan Teachers to Science on the Grand: A STEAM Conference for Inquiry-based Educators (MiSTEM, May 16, 2023)
• This Testing Season, Let’s Plan for Success (The Principal’s Desk, May 1, 2023)

• Van Andel Institute for Education Empowers K-8 Educators with High-Quality Afterschool and Summer School Programs (MiSTEM, April 18, 2023)
• Afterschool and Summer School Programs (Interchange, April 12, 2023)
• 4 Simple Strategies to Help Students Ace Standardized Tests (eSchool News, April 4, 2023)

• 5 Ways to Make Way for Science in an ELA and Math World (eSchool News, March 20, 2023)
• New 1-Day, $25 Summer Camps in Grand Rapids to Keep Kids Engaged Over Summer Break (mlive, March 13, 2023)
• Van Andel Institute Opens Registrations for 2023 Summer Camps with New 1-Day and 4-Day Options (Interchange, March 9, 2023)
• Five Ways to Use Science to Teach Social Emotional Learning (MSTA Links, March 8, 2023)
• Summer Camps (Michigan Mama News, March 9, 2023)
• Van Andel Institute for Education Empowers K-8 Educators with High-Quality Afterschool and Summer School Programs (Press Release, March 1, 2023)