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Inquiry-Based Math

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July 24, 2019 Reflections from Science on the Grand

I’ll be honest, I had no idea what to expect when I helped staff the Science on the Grand conference this year. Unlike most members…

July 10, 2019 Secrets, Clues, and the Art of Teaching

Everyone loves a good secret. The allure of hidden knowledge has a way of sharpening our minds and drawing us into a world of mystery.…

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…

February 20, 2019 Blue Apple Teacher Feature: Angela Marzilli

The Van Andel Education Institute strives to be a place where teachers of all backgrounds are recognized and empowered. This week marks the third installment…

February 6, 2019 Blue Apple Teacher Feature: Paul Yenne

The Van Andel Education Institute strives to be a place where teachers of all backgrounds are recognized and empowered. Last month, we began highlighting exceptional…

January 23, 2019 Blue Apple Teacher Feature: Tammy Myers

[caption id="attachment_7864" align="alignright" width="200"] Tammy Myers has been a teacher for Nixa Public Schools since 2000.[/caption] The Van Andel Education Institute strives to be a…

October 3, 2018 3 Common Math Practices that Need to Die (And What You Can Replace Them With)

Our education system is full of instructional dinosaurs, activities that we do simply because they’ve always been done, for decades, and we can’t imagine classrooms…

July 11, 2017 When STEM Isn't STEM

Thanks to more publicity of international tests such as PISA and TIMMS, most Americans are now keenly aware that the United States’ test scores lag…