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Creative and Critical Thinking

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April 24, 2019 More Wonder, Less Fear! Boost Student Curiosity and Risk-Taking in Your Classroom!

If you’ve ever watched The Magic School Bus, you’re probably familiar with Miss Frizzle’s favorite mantra, “Take Chances.” “Make Mistakes.” “Get Messy!” These words represent…

April 17, 2019 Bringing the Field to the Classroom with Becky Schnekser

The mission of the Van Andel Education Institute is to bring hands-on, comprehensive learning to classrooms across the country, while also empowering teachers with the…

March 20, 2019 Blue Apple Teacher Feature: Paul Solarz

The Van Andel Education Institute strives to be a place where teachers of all backgrounds are recognized and empowered. Our Blue Apple Teacher Feature is…

March 6, 2019 Blue Apple Teacher Feature: Edwin Maisonet

The Van Andel Education Institute strives to be a place where teachers of all backgrounds are recognized and empowered. Our Blue Apple Teacher Feature is…

March 4, 2019 “A” Is for Authentic: Teaching and Learning in the Real World

Have you noticed how small children love to pretend they are grown-ups? They bake in the kitchen center, fly airplanes, and dress up like pirates.…

January 9, 2019 PE’s Are for Me

You have to admire videogames. Regardless of their console, genre, or style, every videogame has to accomplish two things in order to be successful: They…

December 26, 2018 Help! I’m Lost in the NGSS Wilderness

If you were trapped on a deserted island, what would you bring with you? Most people have heard this question before in some form or…

December 7, 2018 December Syndrome

There’s a virulent scourge running rampant in schools. Symptoms include: inability to focus, impaired short-term memory, restlessness, failure to follow directions, and occasional moodiness (this…