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January 13, 2022 Growing Students through Fast Feedback

Have you ever watched a student’s face after you’ve given them positive feedback on their performance or behavior? I have. Their reactions often mirror my…

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.…

January 2, 2022 Cheers for the New Year!

A new year is always a time of hope and anticipation. It feels as though the slate is whipped clean and everyone is given a…

December 19, 2021 Teachers, You’re Wonderful

What would you say is the most popular holiday movie? Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer? Miracle On 34th Street? I’ve always been partial to the classic…

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 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…