Articles
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PEAT: Passionate, Engaging, Authentic Teaching
August 7, 2018Educators need to tap into students' passions and create authentic learning moments tied to the real world, says Andrew Franz (NY ’17).
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How We Learn: Student Teachers
July 25, 2018Once a year, English teacher Lauren Jensen (NY '15) invites former students in to lead her class: "It enriches my teaching."
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Spreading the STEM Gospel in the UAE
July 18, 2018Jayda Pugliese (PA ’16) traveled halfway around the world to share her STEM expertise with teachers in the Middle East.
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Teaching History Through Hip-Hop
July 16, 2018Dr. Manuel Rustin (CA '11) created his class on hip-hop culture to help students relate to American history: "The traditional material isn't designed to empower students from marginalized communities."
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Growing Our Own Teachers in South Dakota
July 11, 2018Gina Benz (SD '15) is helping her district tackle its looming teacher shortage with a new dual-enrollment pathway for aspiring educators.
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A Letter from Barbara Bush
June 19, 2018Angie Besendorfer (MO '96) shares the inspirational message she received in 1992 from the late First Lady Barbara Bush.
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Jordan McGaughey: Advice for the Next Chapter
June 4, 2018Jordan McGaughey (MO '17) drew on important Milken Educator Awards themes when he addressed new educators at his alma mater's hooding ceremony.
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Building a Legacy: The Melanie Maynes-Alfaro Scholarship
May 17, 2018The Milken Educator Award helped Melanie Alfaro (NM '17) realize a longtime dream: creating a scholarship for outstanding student-athletes.
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A New Way to Say "Happy Mother's Day"
May 11, 2018Eric Crouch's students use their storytelling and video skills to create a unique Mother's Day greeting.
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Teacher and Student Tell Their Story Together
April 13, 2018Meghan LeFevers (NC '17) and student Aubrey Bridges travel the country together to change educators’ attitudes about students with disabilities.