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Focusing on Self-Awareness Ourselves in the SEL Model March 19, 2024 Michigan Regional Teahcer of the Year Nicole Minor says social-emotional learning has become an essential part of education, but this can only be done if we intentionally practice SEL skills ourselves. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Finding SEL In and Out of the Classroom March 19, 2024 In this month’s blog, 2023-24 Michigan Teacher of the Year Candice Jackson talks about the three important ways students can pick up essential social-emotional learning skills. ... Topic: Member News, MTOY, Teaching, Member News Spring '24 Issue

3 Ways to Use Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices February 26, 2024 In a video blog, 2023-24 Michigan Teacher of the Year Candice Jackson talks about the importance of recognizing and valuing students’ diverse backgrounds. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

How Can We Build Student Confidence? February 19, 2024 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Jaime Hilaski talks about the importance of building self-confidence and shares some ideas on how to do it. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Home Inventory Apps Help Document Personal Property February 8, 2024 There are a number of tools that make generating and updating a home inventory easy for homeowner’s or renter’s insurance purposes. ... Topic: Home, Insurance

Essential Safety Features for Safe Winter Driving February 5, 2024 While safe driving plays a critical role, many modern vehicles come equipped with advanced safety features designed to enhance winter driving. ... Topic: Auto, Safety

Cultivating 'Courageous Classrooms' in a Modern Setting January 16, 2024 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Jennifer Senkmajer talks about how to foster resiliance when students are more emotionally fragile than in the past. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

4 Settings Where Learning Is Social and Emotional January 9, 2024 2023-24 Michigan Teacher of the Year Candice Jackson demonstrates that school isn't the only place where Social Emotional Learning takes place. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

5 Tips for a Safer New Year for Your Family December 21, 2023 We offer up these five actions you can take to help reduce the chances of one of your family members or a house guest getting hurt, and to see your possessions are well protected. ... Topic: Member News, Home, Safety, Member News Winter '24 Issue

Fender-benders: 4 Tips to Help Protect Yourself December 21, 2023 Fender-benders — or even smaller collisions — don’t have to spiral out of control like this if you take the appropriate precautions and steps. ... Topic: Member News, Safety, Member News Winter '24 Issue