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February Is the Time to #LoveTeaching February 9, 2021 For #LoveTeaching Week Feb. 14-21, Michigan Teacher of the Year Owen Bondono says his love for teaching is an expression of his love for the whole world. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Building Empathy Through Diversity in Literature January 19, 2021 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Erin Carlson shares her efforts to give her rural students books that help them experience diverse cultures and ethnicities. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Teaching in the Aftermath of a Major News Event January 11, 2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year Owen Bondono offers some ideas for teachers on how to help students and address "the day after" a major event. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching, Member News Winter ’21 Issue

That Was Then, This Is Now: Changes to Teaching Keep Passion Growing December 14, 2020 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Barb Huston reflects on how things have changed – and stayed the same in great ways – since she started teaching. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Tips for Building LGBTQ+ Inclusive Schools December 7, 2020 Michigan Teacher of the Year Owen Bondono says every educator has a role to play in providing these students with a welcoming space to learn and grow. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Meeting the Social-Emotional Needs of Students & Teachers November 17, 2020 Regional Teacher of the Year Shantel VanderGalien shares ideas and resources for showing students hope, gratitude and more in the "new normal." ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

It's Time to Rethink How to Teach Thanksgiving, Native Culture November 10, 2020 Michigan Teacher of the Year Owen Bondono asked teachers to re-evaluate Thanksgiving lesson plans and celebrate Native American Heritage Day instead. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Educating Through the Storm October 20, 2020 Regional Teacher of the Year David Bunn assures us that while we may not know what is coming next, we have to remind ourselves that this storm will end. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Reclaim Work-Life Balance While Teaching During a Pandemic October 13, 2020 Michigan Teacher of the Year Owen Bondono offers his fellow pandemic teachers a metric by which to measure their own task and time management. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Educators Can Help Support Tribal Students September 14, 2020 Regional Teacher of the Year Tan-A Hoffman about the importance of becoming a National Board Certified Teacher and supporting students and educators of color. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching