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.
Innovative Social Studies Teaching Methods for Engaged Learning
Are you a social studies teacher looking for ways to make your lessons more engaging? It is easy to get stuck in a rut of lecturing and asking questions. I've been at it for 26 years, and it's tough finding ways to keep an engaging social studies classroom. However,...
Effective Solutions: Student Behavior in Today’s Classrooms
From hiding phones behind laptops to hushed whispers disrupting focus, student behavior can make or break a learning environment. While every teacher hopes for a classroom where everyone is engaged and respectful, sometimes, student behavior presents challenges. What...
Redesigning the Future of Schooling through Personalized Learning
As teachers, we constantly consider the future of schooling. What will our learning environments be like in 5, 10, or even 20 years? How can we best prepare students for a rapidly changing world? The future of schooling will likely be shaped by powerful forces, from...
Mastering the Art of Teaching Mindfulness in the Classroom
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in deadlines, notifications, and to-do lists. This constant activity can lead to stress, anxiety, and a sense of disconnect. Teaching mindfulness offers a way to find calm amidst the chaos and cultivate presence...