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January 18, 2022 Gaming: The Universal Language

*Today's blog is a guest post by Emily Gillain. “Ms. Gillain, what are we doing for math today?” a student asks…

January 11, 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 9, 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 4, 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 16, 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 14, 2021 'Twas the Night Before Teaching

In the weeks before Christmas, I felt like each day, My students' attention Slipped farther away. Attention was wandering; Minds…

December 9, 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 8, 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…