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The Michigan Department of Education announced that up to 100 Michigan educators could receive state grant funds to share their innovative practices with colleagues. This new program, the Innovative Educator Corps (IEC), was authorized under the recently-enacted Marshall Plan for Talent (PA 227 of 2018). “The program is keeping in line with Governor Snyder’s priority […]

On Friday, September 14, the Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF) is awarding grants at FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek. The fund was developed to help offset costs associated with projects promoting positive relationships and accurate information about the history and role of Michigan’s Indian tribes and Native Americans in the state. Funds are available […]

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced one additional site has been added to the list of public input sessions on the proposed state standards for Social Studies. The additional input opportunity will be on Thursday, August 30, from 6-8 p.m., at Saginaw High School. This will bring to a total of 18 Listen & […]

Governor Rick Snyder signed into law the framework of the Marshall Plan for Talent. Designed to connect employers with educators in order to pair students with in-demand careers, the plan encourages apprenticeships and mentorships with an educational focus on certifications and occupational licensing. The Governor announced his Marshall Plan for Talent in February and has […]

Michigan’s K-12 schools, community colleges, universities, and local governments are now eligible for funding through the Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF). Funding from the program was designed to defray the costs of projects that promote positive relationships and accurate information about the history and role of Michigan’s Indian tribes and Native Americans in Michigan. Projects […]

This week, the Senate passed a two-bill package implementing Governor Rick Snyder’s earlier announced, “Marshall Plan for Talent.” Formally announced in February, the plan calls for funding innovative programs, including competency-based certification, assistance for schools to improve curricula and classroom equipment, scholarships and stipends, and support for career navigators and teachers. Furthermore, it aims to […]

This week, the Michigan House of Representatives approved a plan that aims to improve school safety statewide. “In recent months, the desire to take a hard look at where safety upgrades can occur in schools has been a top priority for Michigan leaders. This is a great example of Democrats and Republicans working together to […]

This week, State Superintendent Brian Whiston passed away after a battle with cancer. He was appointed to the role by the State Board of Education in April 2015 and under his leadership, the Department of Education set a goal to make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years. Prior to his role as […]