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What Do I Do With This group? Behavior Management 101 November 22, 2017 Here are some strategies the Rising Teacher Leaders group at East Kentwood High School have come up with to help keep things on track in the classroom. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

7 Ways to Take it Slow & Easy Over the Holidays November 14, 2017 You deserve to enjoy these holidays, so take a moment to review our list of how you can take it slow and easy this holiday season. ... Topic: Notes from the Director

What if We Started Looking at STEM-Education Differently? October 23, 2017 Wisconsin Principal of the Year James Murray discusses taking STEM education to the next level. ... Topic: Wisconsin Principal of the Year

Swap Out the Training Wheels in Education for More Balance October 17, 2017 Where are we still using the familiar training wheels in education, when a better balance bike approach is available? ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

October Is National Bullying Prevention Month October 12, 2017 It’s sad when we have to declare the entire month of October to bring awareness to a problem. Like the problem of bullying. ... Topic: Notes from the Director

12 Teachers Share Favorite Back-to-School Memories September 26, 2017 Teachers share their favorite memory of returning to class in the fall. Some look back to their childhoods, while others keep it more contemporary. ... Topic: Grants

New School Year Means New Goals September 19, 2017 At the beginning of every school year, MTOY Luke Wilcox writes out goals for the year on a notecard, and then references it several times throughout the year to reflect. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Show Your Educators Some Love This Year September 11, 2017 Let’s work to make a difference this school year by recognizing the fine work of our teachers, administrators and school staff throughout the school year! And it’s so easy to do! ... Topic: Notes from the Director

Jedi Master Teacher - A Venn Diagram August 21, 2017 Experience has taught me that in order to be a Jedi Master Teacher, knowing my subject isn't enough. I need to motivate and inspire my students. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year

Meet Luke Wilcox, Michigan's New Teacher of the Year August 14, 2017 We talked with Luke Wilcox, Michigan’s Teacher of the Year for 2017-18, about his teaching experience and what his goals are for the coming school year. ... Topic: Michigan Teacher of the Year