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
31
Aug
2018
Blow Bubbles When Necessary
I recently stumbled across the #TheMeaningOfLifeIn4Words hashtag, and though I’m a writer and a lover of words, I’m also a fan of... Read More
7
Aug
2018
We Start with Stars in Our Eyes: A Dear Evan Hansen Back-to-School Guide for Teachers
Let me start by saying, if you have the opportunity to see the Tony-award-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen, do it. Just do... Read More
20
Sep
2017
Why Professional Development Fails
As a professional development provider, I obviously believe strongly in the virtues of PD. Particularly for educators, I think it’s nothing short... Read More