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A Vision for the Year: Understanding Our Students September 13, 2021 2021-22 Michigan Teacher of the Year Leah Porter shares her ideas for the new school year, from owning your feelings to welcoming students back in a new way. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Meet Michigan Teacher of the Year Leah Porter August 10, 2021 Get to know Leah Porter, Michigan Teacher of the Year for 2021-22. The Holt teacher answers a few questions for us. ... Topic: MTOY, Member News Fall '21 Issue

Avoid These 20 Passwords that Are Easily Hacked July 12, 2021 If one of your online accounts is hacked, especially a financial one, you could see your bank accounts drained and your identity stolen. Look into identity theft protection with a Meemic homeowner's insurance policy. ... Topic: Safety

10 Things Not to Leave in Your Car on Hot Days June 24, 2021 Want to avoid a big mess -- or worse? Don't leave things like candy, pop, lighters or lipstick in your car under the hot sun. ... Topic: Safety

Tips for Avoiding Dangerous – and Expensive – Kitchen Fires June 21, 2021 The kitchen is one of the most common sources of home fires, and cooking fires are the most expensive to repair. Take steps to help make sure your home doesn't suffer. ... Topic: Home, Safety, Member News Summer '21 Issue

Driving in Work Zones Takes Extra Caution May 24, 2021 A stew of activity and unpredictability in road construction zones results in hundreds of fatal accidents. Here are some tips on avoiding them. ... Topic: Auto, Safety, Member News Summer '23 Issue

Address Attitude Gap and Stereotype Threat to Foster Growth May 19, 2021 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Janine Scott talks two important factors in student growth: the Attitude Gap and Stereotype Threat. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

The Teachers’ Fight for Trans Youth May 11, 2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year Owen Bondono shows the good teachers can do when they support their transgender students. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Thank You, Dear Colleagues, for Persevering – and Caring April 20, 2021 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Sarah Soper writes an open letter to all the teachers who continue to give their all to their students and each other. ... Topic: MTOY

MTOY: Standardized Testing in Pandemic Is Not a True Picture April 14, 2021 Michgan Teacher of the Year Owen Bondono looks at the shortcomings of standardized testing during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching