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August 16, 2021 Flexible Minds Need Flexible Lessons

There’s a time and a place for linear thinking. If you’re baking a cake, it’s a good idea to follow the recipe to the letter.…

August 9, 2021 Curiosity and the Case for Inquiry

If I were to describe children in one word it would probably be “curious”. I came to this realization after spending the past weekend with…

August 2, 2021 Creating Space for Big Mistakes

As teachers, we’re programmed to strive for success. We want our students to take in our lessons, internalize them, and demonstrate their learning in such…

July 30, 2021 The Power of Student Choice

I consider myself to be a generous tipper. Ever since the pandemic began, and we discovered how many service workers were struggling to make ends…

July 19, 2021 Back to School Tips from Dear Evan Hansen

Not long ago I saw the first trailer for Dear Evan Hansen - the movie. And while Ben Platt is looking suspiciously…

July 12, 2021 5 Teaching Lessons from Hamilton

By now you’ve almost certainly heard of Hamilton: An American Musical, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s retelling of our nation’s “10-dollar founding father,” Alexander Hamilton. With a multi-racial…

June 30, 2021 5 Things Every Student Wants from Their Teacher

As teachers, we get the chance to meet students while they’re in a very unique phase of life. Many of them are still learning how…

May 4, 2021 Announcing the 2021 Betty Van Andel Teachers of Excellence

Ten teachers from five states have been named as Van Andel Institute for Education’s 2021 Betty Van Andel Teachers of Excellence! These outstanding educators were…