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The Voices We Need to Hear: Are We Listening? June 16, 2020 Michigan Teacher of the Year Cara Lougheed says white silence, and especially the silence of white teachers, is not acceptable. Our black students need us to see them and hear them and say — out loud — that yes, Black Lives Matter. ...  Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Safeguard Your Wedding Ring with the Right Insurance June 10, 2020 Because your wedding ring has such deep sentimental value, you want to take care of it. Here are some tips for protecting it day to day and on your policy. ... Topic: Home, Insurance

Teachers: It’s OK to ‘Choose You,’ Especially During Pandemic May 26, 2020 Don't forget that you are important and deserve time to work on your physical and mental wellness. ... Topic: MTOY

Teacher Appreciation During a Pandemic May 18, 2020 As schools and governments look toward the future of education, they must appreciate and include the expertise of their teachers. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Michigan Names 10 2020-21 Regional Teachers of the Year May 6, 2020 Ten teachers from across the state received a welcome surprise when they learned from their school communities that they were each named a 2020-2021 Regional Teacher of the Year. ... Topic: MTOY

A Note for Teacher Appreciation Week – from Your Students May 4, 2020 From our families to you, kids talk about why they love their teachers and how much they miss school (no, really!). ... Topic: Community, Teaching

Create an Inclusive Classroom to Make All Students Feel Safe April 28, 2020 RTOY Kristalyn Musselman says teachers have to create an inclusive learning space so that ALL students can feel supported and ready to learn, including one of our most marginalized populations, our students who identify as LGBTQ. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Hey, First-Year Teacher, You're Not Alone in This April 21, 2020 Michigan Teacher of the Year Cara Lougheed has advice and encouragement for first-year teachers, who may be having an especially rough go of things right now. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Meemic Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary of Serving Educators April 7, 2020 As Meemic finds itself at a milestone celebration on April 7, we wanted to reflect on the road taken to lead us here, 70 years strong. ... Topic: Community

George Feeny: Ultimate Pop Culture Teacher 2020 March 27, 2020 The results are in, and "Boy Meets World's" George Feeny has won March Teacher Madness for a second year. ... Topic: Community, Teaching, Social Media