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Social and Emotional Learning

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December 10, 2021 Reflections on Student Engagement

Recently, Van Andel Institute for Education began welcoming students back to in-person learning at our main building. We’ve all been cautious; masks have been supplied…

November 12, 2021 Putting the Thankfulness into Thanksgiving

Did you know gratitude can be good for you? We’re often told that practicing gratitude can make us better people, but not everyone knows that…

November 8, 2021 5 Native American Heroes Your Students Should Know

November is a busy time. Autumn is in full swing, the country is busy preparing for Thanksgiving (actually, scratch that, the country…

November 5, 2021 The Vet We Met

Last night was one of those crazy busy nights in our household. As soccer practice finished up, we decided to make a quick…

November 1, 2021 The Attitude of Gratitude

The other day, my computer mouse ran out of power. It happened right while I was in the middle of writing a paper, and to…

October 29, 2021 The Benefits of Student Reflection

I consider myself an avid reader. Especially now, with the winter winds starting to race, there’s nothing I love more than sitting down with a…

October 25, 2021 Remembering the Importance of Empathy

There’s a saying in educational circles which goes something like this, “If a child can speak several languages, calculate vast sums in their head, and…

October 20, 2021 Dear Educators: We NEED You!

I'd like to encourage every educator who is currently in the classroom to do one very important thing: please stay. I know i