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May 22, 2022 Who Am I? Helping Students Develop Self-Awareness

Who Am I? It’s probably the world’s longest running question. Many of us spend a lifetime trying to understand exactly who we are, what makes…

May 12, 2022 Engaging Students in Scientific Inquiry

What makes a good scientist? I asked this question of more than 20 biomedical researchers at the Van Andel Institute and you might be surprised…

April 28, 2022 A Taste of STEM

I have unfortunately reached the stage of my life where my metabolism no longer functions. I’m sure many readers have also experienced this feeling. Once…

April 26, 2022 The Importance of Brainshapers

If you remember anything from this blog post, I’ve changed your brain. It’s amazing, really, how an unfathomable organ inside your…

March 29, 2022 Get Messy: Embracing Change in the Classroom

Yesterday was a great day. I had the opportunity to spend an entire morning and afternoon surrounded by teachers with a passion for…

March 27, 2022 The Importance of Students in Civics

Like many Americans, I spent the last week watching Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings. It was an event which generated a lot of discussion and…

March 22, 2022 The Power of Productive Play

Important Note: First, check out Games, Games, Games — three ingenious games to liven up your classroom with deep, rich learning. Then, read about…

March 15, 2022 Get Students Smiling with Games

Sometimes you just need to help kids smile. I’ve been mulling over this statement quite a lot in the recent days. I don’t want to…