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Books Are Important Way to Promote Equity and Accessiblity November 8, 2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year Leah portner shows that the work of equity and accessibility is the most important and essential work in education. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Thank You, New Teachers, for Choosing This Important Path October 19, 2021 Michigan Regaional Teacher of the Year Kacie Hook offers gratitude and advice to an integral part of the educational system: the new teacher. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

A Love Letter to Kindergarten October 5, 2021 As Michigan Teacher of the Year Leah Porter transitions to third grade, she looks back at 15 years of doing “some of the most important work in the whole, entire world”: being a kindergarten teacher. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Honesty in the Class Can Bring You Closer to Your Students September 21, 2021 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Heather French has made honesty the "theme" for school this year – and shares why. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year