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Pros and Cons of Flexible Seating in the Classroom April 16, 2024 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Lori Richert shares the ways she's used flexible seating to help improve her students' experience and performance. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

5 Tips for Maintaining a Teacher Growth Mindset April 9, 2024 The picture book "The Magical Yet" helps Michigan Teacher of the Year Candice Jackson set up a discussion on empowering educators and students. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Congrats to the 2024-25 MI Regional Teachers of the Year April 5, 2024 Ten Michigan educators have a new title to their resume – 2024-25 Regional Teacher of the Year, an award The Meemic Foundation is proud to sponsor. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

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: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Acknowledging Student Perspectives: Holiday Break Dilemma December 19, 2023 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Bridgit Sova shares some tips for teachers to help the navigate the myriad emotions students may have surrounding winter break. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year