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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

5 Big Tips for Back-to-School Safety August 24, 2017 As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. Here are some key tips that will help keep them safe and healthy throughout the school year. ... Topic: Safety

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: MTOY, Teaching

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: MTOY

Teachers Ready to Head Back to Class August 7, 2017 When Foundation Club Members applied for one of our back-to-school grants, we asked, “What are you looking forward to the most with the new school year?” We got almost 7,000 responses. ... Topic: Foundation

Celebrate Ice Cream Month with a Big Scoop July 20, 2017 We don't know about you, but we celebrate National Ice Cream Month like it’s Christmas in July! ... Topic: Community