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Distance Learning and Technology

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October 3, 2022 Technology in the Classroom: Is it Worth It?

*Today's blog post was written by Betsy Weston Imagine this: You walk through your classroom and your students are working independently on their school-issued device.…

September 26, 2022 The Need for Risk

A few weeks ago, I tried something new. It all began when I noticed a restaurant near the road that I take to get home…

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September 16, 2022 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15th marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. This annual event is an opportunity celebrate the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made to our…

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September 7, 2022 Growth is a Tangled Slinky

September is a contradiction; the summer wanes and the leaves begin to turn. The grass, at least in my yard, grows more slowly…

Literacy
July 25, 2022 Making Media Literacy a Priority

People often say we’re living in the age of information, but as someone who works in education, I think it would be more accurate to…

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July 18, 2022 Reflections from Science on the Grand

Last week, VAI’s Science on the Grand returned to Grand Rapids after a two-year hiatus. This STEM-centered conference was created to support educators by providing…

STEM
July 1, 2022 Encouraging Young Girls to Engage with STEM

Some time ago, I had the opportunity to interview Mary Winn, a senior scientist at the Van Andel Institute. Winn uses her expertise in…

Nature
June 29, 2022 The Need for Nature

There’s a small walking trail near my home where I frequently go to relax. It’s nothing extraordinary, just a little park with a gravel path…