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Feb
2019
Blue Apple Teacher Feature: Angela Marzilli
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/The Van Andel Education Institute strives to be a place where teachers of all backgrounds are recognized and empowered. This week marks... Read More
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Feb
2019
Blue Apple Teacher Feature: Paul Yenne
The Van Andel Education Institute strives to be a place where teachers of all backgrounds are recognized and empowered. Last month, we... Read More
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Nov
2018
Igniting Curiosity in the Classroom
We all know the old saying, “Curiosity killed the cat.” It’s supposed to be a warning against inquisitive thought, a reminder that... Read More
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Oct
2018
3 Common Math Practices that Need to Die (And What You Can Replace Them With)
Our education system is full of instructional dinosaurs, activities that we do simply because they’ve always been done, for decades, and we... Read More
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Sep
2018
Thinking Killed the Knowing Star
The world doesn’t care how much you know. It only cares about what you can DO with what you know, how you... Read More
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Feb
2018
You Are What You Teach (And You Teach What You Are)
Almost every teacher enters education with an idealistic mindset. We want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.... Read More
17
Nov
2017
In Defense of Worksheets
Yes, you read the title right. I’ve spent my career berating worksheets in blogs and tweets, pleading with teachers to move away... Read More
11
Jul
2017
When STEM Isn’t STEM
Thanks to more publicity of international tests such as PISA and TIMMS, most Americans are now keenly aware that the United States’... Read More