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Taking Initiative Can Take You Far

May 14, 2019

MTOY Laura Chang advises taking full advantage of what the school and district offers, but to be a continuous learner is even more important. ...

Topic: MTOY

Michigan Teacher of the Year Visits UAE

April 16, 2019

Michigan Teacher of the Year Laura Chang shares her vlog from a special STrEaM program in the United Arab Emirates. ...

Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Wisconsin Names 2019 Principals of the Year

April 12, 2019

The Wisconsin State Superintendent and AWSA Executive recognized Michele Trawicki, Ty Breitlow and Kathleen Westrichfor their excellence in school leadership. ...

Topic: Community

Michigan Names 10 2019 Regional Teachers of the Year

April 2, 2019

The Michigan Department of Education has announced the 10 new 2019 Michigan Regional Teachers of the Year. ...

Topic: MTOY

George Feeny: Ultimate Pop Culture Teacher 2019

March 29, 2019

"Boy Meets World" fans carried George Feeny (William Daniels) to the win in our first March Teacher Madness bracket. ...

Topic: Community, Teaching, Social Media

Instructional Coaches Play a Vital Role for Teachers

March 19, 2019

Effective instructional coaches for all teachers in Michigan are a crucial step to propel Michigan to meet the goal to be a Top 10 State in 10 years. ...

Topic: MTOY, Teaching

The Power of ​Read-Alouds in Elementary & Secondary Classes

March 11, 2019

March is Reading Month, and Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Gina Pepin talks about a powerful literary opportunity. ...

Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Welcome to KAMSC

February 19, 2019

Michigan Teacher of the Year Laura Chang visits the Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center, aka KAMSC. ...

Topic: MTOY, Teaching

5 Tips to Avoid Crashes with Trucks and Buses

February 8, 2019

There are steps you can take to avoid having an incident while sharing the road with trucks and buses. ...

Topic: Auto, Safety

HIL Project Boosts Early Literacy Efforts in Michigan

January 15, 2019

Early literacy is an ongoing point of concern , but there is something special related to early literacy happening in Michigan: the HIL Project. ...

Topic: MTOY, Teaching

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