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September 26, 2021 Climate Change and Your Classroom

For the last six months I’ve been slowly accumulating plastic bags. Granted, this was not something I did by choice. Normally when I go grocery…

September 23, 2021 Encouraging Student Responsibility

Earlier this week I became a brand-new dog owner. To be honest, this wasn’t exactly my choice. My parents have recently retired and wanted to…

September 19, 2021 The “Secrets” to Student Engagement

“What’s your favorite animal?” My nephews stood around me in circle, looking up expectantly like a brood of hungry ducklings. It was a fairly innocuous…

September 16, 2021 From After School Cohort to Fulbright Scholar: An Interview with Eli Bieri

Van Andel Institute for Education (VAI) strives to foster a love of learning in every student who walks through our doors. Whether they join us…

August 26, 2021 Don’t Neglect Your Classroom Library

Where did the summer go? Seriously, it seems like only yesterday that everyone was getting ready for the summer months. Like many educators, I was…

August 15, 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 5, 2021 Making Magic Happen

The start of the 2021-2022 school year is right around the corner. This time of year always brings out so many emotions. As…

July 25, 2021 Going for the Gold: 3 Teaching Lessons from the Olympics

I’m a total nerd when it comes to the Olympics. I love the spectacle, the competition, and the sense of pride and unity it engenders…