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WPOY Shares the 6 Ideas that Keep Her School Strong January 6, 2021 Wisconsin Elementary School Principal of the Year Janna Cochrane shares her six favorite mantras to connect as a leader in your school. ... Topic: Member News, Teaching, Member News Spring '21 Issue

Past Illinois Teachers of the Year on What the Award Meant January 6, 2021 We look back at what some of the past Illinois Teachers of the Year have shared with us about the profound effect the title has on them and how they strive to do their best to honor it. ... Topic: Member News, Teaching, Member News Spring '21 Issue

Forward-Collision Warning, Adaptive Headlights Show Promise January 5, 2021 A recent study by the Highway Loss Data Institute analyzed a number of crash-avoidance technologies and ranked them based on how well they perform. ... Topic: Auto, Safety

Why I Teach and What Motivated Me to Become a Teacher December 29, 2020 Middle school teacher Mike Lerchenfeldt shares his thoughts on a highly rewarding and fulfilling profession. ... Topic: Teaching

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

Protect Your Boat with Insurance and Winterization November 5, 2020 Now that summer’s over and the weather is cooling down, ensure that you keep her primed and protected by properly preparing for fall and winter. ... Topic: Home, Safety, Insurance

Take Care on Ladders When Doing Fall Chores October 27, 2020 Before you pull out that ladder to clean out the gutters or trim trees, we would like to offer some tips to ensure your safety. ... Topic: Safety