Welcome Fellow Educators
Midwest Teachers Institute was co-founded by teachers, so we are dedicated to supporting our fellow educators throughout the U.S. From providing free E-books and helpful tips to sharing best practices, we want to help teachers thrive in and out of the classroom. We are committed to assisting teachers in order to foster deeper engagement and opportunities for students to excel. We want to do our part in making the lives of today’s busy teachers a bit easier, because we’re teachers too.
We are continuously working to find and create the best FREE resources for our community of teachers. Be sure to check back often as we frequently update this page. And feel free to let us know if you would like to contribute your great ideas, the more we all help, the more we all benefit.
Words of Gratitude for Teachers: Inspiring Messages
It can be tough to find the right words of gratitude for teachers. You know how much they've done and how much they've helped you or your child, but a blank card just stares back at you. All the big feelings you have get stuck somewhere between your heart and your...
Elevate Student Voice and Confidence: Using the Oracy Framework in the Classroom
As educators, we know communication is key. But how do we teach this vital skill? An oracy framework provides high quality structure for developing spoken language abilities. This empowers students to articulate thoughts, engage in discussions, and present ideas...
9 Proven Strategies to Build Parent-Teacher Relationships
9 Proven Strategies to Build Parent Teacher Relationships Building positive relationships with parents is crucial for student success. It bridges the home and school, fostering meaningful exchanges that nurture student well being and academic progress. This article...
Teaching Students to Think, Not Just Answer: Socratic Seminars in Action
Teaching Students to Think, Not Just Answer: Socratic Seminars in Action Are you staring at a classroom of silent students? You ask a deep, thought-provoking question, and all you get back are blank stares (oh, the blank stares, they're everywhere). This is a common...