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May 30, 2024
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has awarded $365,450 in grant money to 18 districts. Section 388.1627m(7) of the Fiscal Year 2024 State School Aid Act awarded grants to districts on behalf of eligible teachers to pursue National Board Certification for the first time.
Intermediate school districts and local education agencies, both traditional public school districts and public school academies, applied on behalf of 185 teachers. Funds must be used to cover the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification fees for first-time candidates in Schoolwide Title I schools.
“This grant helps strong teachers become stronger,” said State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice. “The department encourages more teachers to pursue National Board Certification.”
Educators who are interested in learning more about National Board Certification are encouraged to visit the MDE National Board Certification webpage.
MDE congratulates the following districts that have teachers seeking National Board Certification for the first time:
|
District/Academy |
Grant Amount |
|
Ann Arbor Public Schools |
$8,500 |
|
Crestwood School District |
$12,750 |
|
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences |
$3,300 |
|
Detroit Public Schools Community District |
$216,750 |
|
Detroit Service Learning Academy |
$53,125 |
|
Hartford Public Schools |
$6,375 |
|
Hazel Park School District |
$2,125 |
|
Kentwood Public Schools |
$6,600 |
|
Lansing Public School District |
$4,250 |
|
Michigan Online School |
$6,375 |
|
Nottawa Community Schools |
$2,125 |
|
Saginaw Public Schools |
$5,500 |
|
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools |
$1,100 |
|
Southgate Community School District |
$2,125 |
|
Summit Academy North |
$21,250 |
|
Traverse City Area Public Schools |
$4,400 |
|
University Preparatory Academy |
$6,600 |
|
University Preparatory Science and Math |
$2,200 |
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