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
22
Sep
2021
The Very Hungry Lizard: The Hunt for a Growth Mindset
Psychologist Marty Seligman had a lizard, and it wouldn’t eat. He tried everything. He researched its diet and purchased just the right... Read More
20
Sep
2021
The “Secrets” to Student Engagement
“What’s your favorite animal?” My nephews stood around me in circle, looking up expectantly like a brood of hungry ducklings. It was... 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
13
Sep
2021
The 5 Keys to a Lesson Engagment
I have been fortunate to work with many extraordinary educators over the years. To be honest, I sometimes wonder who learns more... Read More
8
Sep
2021
Making Differentiated Instruction a Reality
Our classrooms are filled with students of varying degrees of ability. Fundamentally, one of the biggest challenges we have as educators is... Read More
6
Sep
2021
It All Starts by Loving Learning
I have a deep love of learning. There’s nothing I enjoy more than discovering some new historical hero or diving headfirst into... Read More
1
Sep
2021
The Moth Hypothesis: Creating Amazing Educators
I have a hypothesis and I’m curious to know what you think. Ready? Here it is: Teachers right now are better than... Read More