Information on Michigan academic standards and instructional resources.
Responsible for providing final decisions in administrative appeals to MDE.
Learn more about the MDE office responsible for providing leadership in curriculum and instruction that provides students with greater choices to prepare for success.
Early learning and development program resources for all children, birth to age eight, especially those in highest need.
Resources for educator certification, recognition programs, evaluation, and workforce research.
Resources related to financial and pupil accounting and auditing.
Options available for Michigan students that provide unique learning opportunities.
Resources for Michigan’s Out-of-School Time programs and providers.
Resources for programs and initiatives that support school improvement efforts.
Michigan has an innovative and comprehensive system of assessments to measure student achievement in learning our state content standards.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
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Guidance on new Personal Finance requirements for students starting 8th grade in the fall of 2023 will be posted in August.
Michigan Merit Curriculum Overview
Michigan Merit Curriculum / Graduation Requirements
Requirements for High School Diploma (Section 380.1278a of The Revised School Code)
Social Studies Course / Credit Requirements
Teacher Placement Considerations (Personal Finance Courses)
Personal Finance Standards (Pg. 144)
Economics Standards (Pgs. 136–143)
