Articles tagged: teaching

with video: Golden Apple 2013: Psychology lecturer receives University of Michigan's only student-led teaching award

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Posted: Mar 15, 2013

A University of Michigan psychology lecturer has received the school's only teaching award given by students. Read more »

COLUMN: 5 world-changing truths: Celebrate our teachers

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Posted: Aug 29, 2012

This week, Dr. Wayne Baker welcomes world-traveler, communicator and educator Gayle Campbell to share five world-changing truths. That’s Gayle with students gathered around her in the photo, above. And, here is Gayle’s third column… Many ... Read more »

State figures: Michigan retains more veteran teachers

Posted: Jul 26, 2012

This story has been removed from our site after 30 days as required by our digital use agreement with the Associated Press. Read more »

Saline teachers agree to $1.5 million in concessions

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Posted: May 25, 2011

The Saline Board of Education agreed to teacher union concessions of about $1.5 million Tuesday night as the Saline Area Schools looks for ways to close a projected $5.95 million shortfall in its about $64 ... Read more »

Parenting Q&A: Parents can reinforce caring, curiosity as kids' first teachers

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Posted: Apr 02, 2011

Dear Kerry,My kids’ teachers say that I should be supporting what they do at school by extending it at home. I’m not sure what they mean. Isn’t it their job to teach my kids? Sometimes ... Read more »

Opinion: Public school teachers unfairly under fire even as our jobs get tougher

Posted: Jan 30, 2011

This past week, I was reading online about the proposed charter high school opening near my district. Of course, following the article the community is allowed to comment. While there were a few pro public ... Read more »

Play this fun animal game with restless kids

Posted: Dec 01, 2010

Kids often get restless — whether it’s in a restaurant waiting on food, traveling, waiting in line, or maybe because they are all done with their food and are bored waiting for everyone else. So here ... Read more »

Hans Masing: Growing Up With Music

Posted: Jul 28, 2009

Growing up a child of a mixed marriage meant that I had some interesting cultural experiences at home. (As I write this first sentence I realize that this may read like the introduction to a ... Read more »