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Teaching with Beyoncé: 'Experience First, Formalize Later' February 20, 2018 This approach to learning is quintessential to my teaching philosophy because it engages students in multiple dimensions, making the lesson more relevant. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

The Two Measures of Teacher Success January 16, 2018 Most parents and community members will agree that the goal of education is to produce informed citizens with the knowledge and skills to be happy, productive, and successful in life. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Craft Education: Teachers Can Find Inspiration in Craft Beer December 27, 2017 What can education learn from the craft beer revolution? Start by thinking of our students as the product of an intentional brewing process instead of ready-for-college robots. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Why Every Home Needs Smoke Alarms November 30, 2017 While over 90 percent of homes today have smoke alarms, millions of Americans still do not have them. ... Topic: Home, Safety

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: MTOY, Teaching

7 Things Teachers Should Have Prepared for Emergencies October 20, 2017 To help teachers stay one step ahead, here is a list of the top seven things educators should keep in their classrooms for unexpected emergencies. ... Topic: Safety

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: MTOY, Teaching

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: Teaching

Do's and Don'ts of Child Car Seat Safety September 21, 2017 Did you know that improperly installed car seats are a huge danger to your child? We teamed with officer Brian Miller of the Auburn Hills Police Department to learn about car seat safety. ... Topic: Auto, Safety, Education

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: MTOY, Foundation