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Student Engagement

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March 6, 2019 Blue Apple Teacher Feature: Edwin Maisonet

The Van Andel Education Institute strives to be a place where teachers of all backgrounds are recognized and empowered. Our Blue Apple Teacher Feature is…

February 20, 2019 Blue Apple Teacher Feature: Angela Marzilli

The Van Andel Education Institute strives to be a place where teachers of all backgrounds are recognized and empowered. This week marks the third installment…

February 13, 2019 A Grocery Store Moment: Giving Students Voice and Choice

A jar of mustard…that’s all I wanted on a recent stop at my favorite grocery store. A pretty basic item. I thought I’d run in,…

February 6, 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 began highlighting exceptional…

December 26, 2018 Help! I’m Lost in the NGSS Wilderness

If you were trapped on a deserted island, what would you bring with you? Most people have heard this question before in some form or…

December 19, 2018 STEM: Your Students Are Wowed. But Are They Learning?

STEM has arrived with a bang in classrooms across the country—including yours probably. And the focus is on all things fun. Our kiddos are making…

December 12, 2018 Student Engagement Strategies

We need to talk about goldfish. Though often considered the most boring of pets, these fascinating little fish actually have a long history of being…

December 7, 2018 December Syndrome

There’s a virulent scourge running rampant in schools. Symptoms include: inability to focus, impaired short-term memory, restlessness, failure to follow directions, and occasional moodiness (this…