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Student Ownership

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January 12, 2022 Helping Students Embrace Curiosity and Creativity

Every teacher knows that curiosity is one of the pillars of education. The desire to know, to explore, to understand what makes things do what…

January 10, 2022 Encouraging Student Engagement

It goes without saying that the last few years have been tough on both teachers and students. 2020 forced both groups to switch to remote…

January 5, 2022 Ice Cream for Dinner and Encouraging Play

Should you ever eat ice cream for dinner at school? I never used to think so; I’m still not sure I do.…

December 17, 2021 Infusing Creativity in Math

I’ll be honest, I have never liked Math. As a student, it was the one subject I could never find an ounce of passion for.…

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…

December 9, 2021 5 tips for parents to help their students thrive

Terra Tarango, chief education officer of Van Andel Institute for Education, has spent her career helping to create classrooms where curiosity, creativity and critical thinking…

December 3, 2021 Celebrate the Season with STEAM

I love the holiday season. I don’t often show it, but I can’t help but get swept up in the spirit of it all. The…

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…