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September 26, 2021 Climate Change and Your Classroom

For the last six months I’ve been slowly accumulating plastic bags. Granted, this was not something I did by choice. Normally when I go grocery…

September 23, 2021 Encouraging Student Responsibility

Earlier this week I became a brand-new dog owner. To be honest, this wasn’t exactly my choice. My parents have recently retired and wanted to…

September 16, 2021 From After School Cohort to Fulbright Scholar: An Interview with Eli Bieri

Van Andel Institute for Education (VAI) strives to foster a love of learning in every student who walks through our doors. Whether they join us…

September 12, 2021 The 5 Keys to a Lesson Engagment

I have been fortunate to work with many extraordinary educators over the years. To be honest, I sometimes wonder who learns more from the lessons…

August 29, 2021 Building Classroom Community

In many schools, the first few days tend to follow a familiar pattern. Students arrive at school in the morning and shyly make their way…

August 15, 2021 Flexible Minds Need Flexible Lessons

There’s a time and a place for linear thinking. If you’re baking a cake, it’s a good idea to follow the recipe to the letter.…

July 20, 2021 ... and Justice for All

“...with liberty and justice for all.” Many of us have said the words every day for years — but how often…

July 15, 2021 How Project-Based Learning Can Teach Empathy

Right now, many of us are living in a place of transition. After almost a year trapped indoors, the Coronavirus appears to finally be receding.…