14
Aug
2019
Old Jokes and New Ideas
My grandfather is a great lover of jokes. I don’t mean the slightly cynical modern humor we use today. I mean the... Read More
6
Aug
2019
Just Keep Swimming
One of my all-time favorite Pixar characters has to be Dory from Finding Nemo. This lovable Royal Tang is upbeat, caring, fiercely... Read More
3
Jul
2019
A Run in the Rain
I’m a runner. There’s nothing I love more than a brisk jog in the early morning with a cool wind at my... Read More
18
Jun
2019
You Don’t Teach Reading; You Teach Students
A few years ago, back when YA dystopias were all the rage in literary circles, a friend of mine suggested I read... Read More
29
May
2019
What Exactly is Fair Testing?
I once heard an amusing story about a college student who wanted to test and see if children did better at card... Read More
15
May
2019
Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning: Building Scientific Explanations
“But why?” If you’ve ever worked with children, this question is sure to set off plenty of alarm bells. You know exactly... Read More
6
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
12
Dec
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... Read More