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‘Beating the Odds’ with Student-Focused Instruction May 15, 2018 Utilizing teaching strategies that encourage students to collaborate and construct their own knowledge opens their minds to a new definition of learning. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Don’t Settle on ‘Standardized Teaching’ for Standardized Testing April 17, 2018 Abandoning my traditional lecture-style instruction has had a lasting impact on my students’ later success while maintining academic performance. ... Topic: MTOY

Wisconsin Names Principals of the Year April 13, 2018 State Superintendent Tony Evers and Association of Wisconsin School Administrators Executive Director Jim Lynch recognized three Wisconsin principals for their excellence in school leadership. ... Topic: Community, Teaching

State Picks 10 Teachers as Regional Teachers of the Year April 11, 2018 Ten Michigan educators have been named as 2018-19 Regional Teachers of the Year and will interview with a panel of statewide education stakeholders to determine the 2018-19 statewide Michigan Teacher of the Year. ... Topic: MTOY

10 Women Who Changed the Face of Education March 26, 2018 Women have made huge strides in education, and helped influence changes and bring awareness to unique issues in the system. Here are 10 who deserve recognition for their contributions. ... Topic: Community, Teaching

12 Teachers Share Their Most Important Books March 23, 2018 In honor of National Reading Month in March, a dozen teachers tell us: “What books impacted you the most – as a child and as an educator?” ... Topic: Foundation, Teaching

From ‘Professional Development’ to ‘Authentic Teacher Learning’ March 16, 2018 So what differentiates the “professional development” from the “authentic teacher learning”? Here are three ideas. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Meemic Educator Celebrates Music in Our Schools Month March 15, 2018 March is Music in Our Schools Month. What a great time to celebrate our student musicians! ... Topic: Community, Teaching

Teaching with Beyoncé: 'Experience First, Formalize Later' February 20, 2018 This approach to learning is quintessential to my teaching philosophy because it engages students in multiple dimensions, making the lesson more relevant. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

The Two Measures of Teacher Success January 16, 2018 Most parents and community members will agree that the goal of education is to produce informed citizens with the knowledge and skills to be happy, productive, and successful in life. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching