17
Apr
2019
Bringing the Field to the Classroom with Becky Schnekser
The mission of the Van Andel Education Institute is to bring hands-on, comprehensive learning to classrooms across the country, while also empowering... Read More
13
Feb
2019
A Grocery Store Moment: Giving Students Voice and Choice
A jar of mustard…that’s all I wanted on a recent stop at my favorite grocery store. A pretty basic item. I thought... Read More
9
Jan
2019
PE’s Are for Me
You have to admire videogames. Regardless of their console, genre, or style, every videogame has to accomplish two things in order to... Read More
19
Dec
2018
STEM: Your Students Are Wowed. But Are They Learning?
STEM has arrived with a bang in classrooms across the country—including yours probably. And the focus is on all things fun. Our... Read More
25
Jul
2017
Coffee Shop Classrooms
I love coffee shops. I don’t even like coffee and yet, I love coffee shops. Everything about a coffee shop is designed... 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
19
Jan
2017
Crazy: An Under-rated Requirement for Teaching
My daughter and I have started binge watching Bob Ross on Netflix. You remember Bob Ross, the painter in the 80’s who... Read More
1
Dec
2016
Kindness Matters
Just about a year ago I took a trip with my daughter to India. It was life-changing in so many ways, but... Read More