20
Oct
2021
Dear Educators: We NEED You!
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/I’d like to encourage every educator who is currently in the classroom to do one very important thing: please stay. I know... Read More
15
Oct
2021
The One Big Problem in Education Today
I recently sat down with a dozen administrators at a networking event. Ostensibly, we were going to discuss approaches to learning loss.... Read More
24
Sep
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... Read More
17
Sep
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... Read More
10
Sep
2021
The Culture of Corn: Don’t Exhaust Yourself
Growing up in the Midwest, the sight of crops was common to me. There were times when I would pass by a... Read More
27
Aug
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... Read More
13
Aug
2021
You’ve Got This: How to Persevere in 2021
The beginning of a new school year is always an exciting moment. There’s so much potential in the air. So many possibilities... Read More
4
Aug
2021
How to Keep from Overextending Yourself This Year
Last weekend I made a mistake. After spending my Saturday cleaning the house, grocery shopping, and performing all the necessary chores demanded... Read More