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10 Things Not to Leave in Your Car on Hot Days June 24, 2021 Want to avoid a big mess -- or worse? Don't leave things like candy, pop, lighters or lipstick in your car under the hot sun. ... Topic: Safety

Tips for Avoiding Dangerous – and Expensive – Kitchen Fires June 21, 2021 The kitchen is one of the most common sources of home fires, and cooking fires are the most expensive to repair. Take steps to help make sure your home doesn't suffer. ... Topic: Home, Safety, Member News Summer '21 Issue

Driving in Work Zones Takes Extra Caution May 24, 2021 A stew of activity and unpredictability in road construction zones results in hundreds of fatal accidents. Here are some tips on avoiding them. ... Topic: Auto, Safety, Member News Summer '23 Issue

Address Attitude Gap and Stereotype Threat to Foster Growth May 19, 2021 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Janine Scott talks two important factors in student growth: the Attitude Gap and Stereotype Threat. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

The Teachers’ Fight for Trans Youth May 11, 2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year Owen Bondono shows the good teachers can do when they support their transgender students. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Thank You, Dear Colleagues, for Persevering – and Caring April 20, 2021 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Sarah Soper writes an open letter to all the teachers who continue to give their all to their students and each other. ... Topic: MTOY

MTOY: Standardized Testing in Pandemic Is Not a True Picture April 14, 2021 Michgan Teacher of the Year Owen Bondono looks at the shortcomings of standardized testing during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Michigan Names 10 2021-22 Regional Teachers of the Year April 5, 2021 Ten teachers from across the state recently found out that they will take on a new title for the 2021-22 academic year: Regional Teacher of the Year. ... Topic: MTOY

Ms. Frizzle: Ultimate Pop Culture Teacher 2021 March 26, 2021 The final round may not have been what we expected, but it was no surprise that Ms. Frizzle came out on top for this year’s March Teacher Madness. ... Topic: Community, Teaching, Social Media

The COVID-19 Pandemic and a Case for Tragic Optimism March 25, 2021 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Liz Honeysett talks about "tragic optimism," taking tragic events and transforming them into an opportunity to better oneself and the world. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching