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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
7
Dec
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... Read More
3
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
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
28
Jun
2017
The Power of Student Choice
I consider myself to be a generous tipper, but I’ll admit it. I’ve never felt particularly compelled to contribute to the tip... Read More
8
May
2017
Why Should I Learn This?
Do you dread the questions like “Why should I learn this?” or “When will I have to use this in real life?”... Read More
13
Apr
2017
The Case for Inquiry
Consider this for a moment. In your classroom, who asks more questions, you or your students? Honestly. We may want an inquiry-based... Read More