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May 11, 2021 Recovering from a Pandemic

The world is living through a K-shaped recovery; certain sectors of the economy have recovered quickly from the…

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May 6, 2021 Celebrating Teachers of Excellence

I probably don’t have to tell you this, but teaching is hard. The amount of responsibility placed on educators can be overwhelming at times. You…

May 4, 2021 YOU Put the “Extra” into Extraordinary

Teachers. We love you. And while Teacher Appreciation Week occurs only once during the year, we at Van Andel Institute for Education feel…

May 3, 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…

April 25, 2021 3 Things to Remember for Increasing Student Engagement

If there are two things all educators can agree upon, it’s that learning is important and that learning should be fun. There’s nothing like seeing…

April 1, 2021 Regenerating Your Classroom

Spring truly is an astounding season. After months of darkness and cold, the sudden shift in temperature catches you off guard. The days suddenly get…

February 2, 2021 Black History is Our American History

When a country reflects on its history, it is typically taught through the perspective of the dominant demographic. Think about that for a…

January 28, 2021 Connecting with Students through Books

“There's no such thing as a kid who hates reading. There are kids who love reading, and kids who are reading the wrong books.” -…