Teaching

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

March Is National Reading Month! March 8, 2021 Celebrate Reading Month with an extended book party in your classroom. Michigan Teacher of the Year Owen Bondono shares some tips to get started. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Meaningful Math Moments Will Help Students Learn February 16, 2021 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Chelsee Schram shares ideas and resources to help educators break the cycle of struggling with math. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

February Is the Time to #LoveTeaching February 9, 2021 For #LoveTeaching Week Feb. 14-21, Michigan Teacher of the Year Owen Bondono says his love for teaching is an expression of his love for the whole world. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Building Empathy Through Diversity in Literature January 19, 2021 Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Erin Carlson shares her efforts to give her rural students books that help them experience diverse cultures and ethnicities. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching

Teaching in the Aftermath of a Major News Event January 11, 2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year Owen Bondono offers some ideas for teachers on how to help students and address "the day after" a major event. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching, Member News Winter ’21 Issue

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

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