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.
Three Classroom Moves to Raise Student Expectations and Achievement
The belief that people will rise to the expectations of others has been around for centuries. In education today, this belief is backed by research. Studies show that teacher expectations play a significant role in determining how well and how much students learn....
Are Your Classroom Procedures Ready for Students?
As summer fades to fall, many teachers are looking forward to the day students join them again in the classroom. While this can be an exciting time, it can also be a little nerve-wracking, especially for students who were away from school last year. This year, more...
Simple Steps to Banish Time Killers
Stop Wasting Time! Simple Steps to Banish Time Killers No matter how carefully you schedule your teaching day, a single “time killer” can make it almost impossible to stay on track. While not every distraction is within our control, there are steps we can take to make...
A Better Year Ahead: Five Books about Teaching to Help You Get There
With 2020 drawing to a close, and with the arrival of promising new vaccines, many of us are hopeful for a better year to come. While we know it will take time, we look forward to the more opportunities to gather with students, colleagues, and friends. We also know...