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May
2022
The STEAM Dream Team: Celebrating AANHPI Innovators
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/May is a month where the United States celebrates Asian American, Pacific Islander, and as of 2021, Native Hawaiian heritage. The diversity... Read More
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Apr
2022
Celebrating Earth Day with Your Students
Earth Day may not be the most exciting of holidays, but over the years, it’s only grown more important. The number of... Read More
4
Apr
2022
Celebrating Spring with Outdoor Project-based Learning
Spring is the season of opportunity. After months of cold, dark weather, the days begin to grow longer, and the world starts... Read More
4
Feb
2022
Encouraging Students’ Unique Passion
Earlier this week, I learned about Valerie Thomas. Valerie Thomas was an African American scientist and innovator who is best known for... Read More
8
Dec
2021
Learning from the Webb
The countdown has begun; we’re two weeks away. It could all go wrong, of course. What might have been a time full... 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
16
Jul
2021
How Project-Based Learning Can Teach Empathy
Right now, many of us are living in a place of transition. After almost a year trapped indoors, the Coronavirus appears to... Read More