Issue 65 | April 2025

Noteworthy News

• Educator Workforce Data Report Updated

Grants Information

• In Case You Missed It: Applications for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Student Loan Repayment Program Now Open!

#proudMIeducator

• 2025 Education Workforce Virtual Job Fair: May 14

Teacher Discounts

Special Edition | April 2025

• Information about the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Student Loan Repayment Program

Issue 64 | March 2025

Noteworthy News

• Teacher Appreciation Video Project

Grants Information

• Section 27h Mentoring and Induction District Support Grant Closing

#proudMIeducator

• 2025 Education Workforce Virtual Job Fairs

Teacher Discounts

Issue 63 | February 2025

Noteworthy News

• Rural Educator Credentialing Hub
• Teacher Appreciation Video Project
• National School Counseling Week

Grants Information

• Closing Soon! 27m National Board Recognized Achievement Grant - Round 2

#proudMIeducator

• Surprise! Frankenmuth Teacher Receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award
• 2025 Education Workforce Virtual Job Fairs
• Talent Pool

Teacher Discounts

Issue 62 | January 2025

Noteworthy News

• First Renewal of the Year
• Annual Certification Reminder and Requirements
• National School Counselor Week February 3-7, 2025
• Reminder: Michigan Educator Evaluation Requirements Updated for 2024-25

Grants Information

• 27m National Board Recognized Achievement Grant - Round 2
• Certificate Application Fee Reimbursement Program

#proudMIeducator

• 2025 Education Workforce Virtual Job Fairs

Teacher Discounts

Issue 61 | December 2024

Noteworthy News

• Returning Home for the Holidays
• Recertification Season is Near!
  • Schools/Districts
  • Educators

Grants Information

• 27m National Board Recognized Achievement Grant - Round 2

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• Nikki DeGowske, Algonquin Elementary School, Algonac Community Schools
• 2025 Education Workforce Virtual Job Fairs
• Michigan Teacher of the Year/Regional Teachers of the Year

Teacher Discounts

Issue 60 | November 2024

Noteworthy News

• Celebrating Veterans Throughout November
  • Explore Military Career Options
  • Veteran-Friendly Colleges & Universities
  • Veterans Day Teacher Resources

Did You Know?

• Biennial & Triennial Exemptions
• The Annual Educator Effectiveness Data Appeals Window Opened September 1

Grants Information

• 27m National Board Recognized Achievement Grant - Round 2
• Applications Closed for FY25 EXPLORE Section 504 Grants

proudMIeducator

• Talent Pool

Teacher Discounts

Issue 59 | October 2024

Noteworthy News

• School Social Worker Transition Updates
• National School Psychology Week
• Michigan Association of School Psychologists

Did You Know?

• The Annual Educator Effectiveness Data Appeals Window Opened September 1
• Educator Evaluation Law Allows Biennial & Triennial Evaluation Exemptions

Grants Information

• 27m National Board Recognized Achievement Grant - Round 2
• First Cohort of the Student Loan Repayment Program Awarded
• Applications Open for FY25 EXPLORE Section 504 Grants

Teacher Discounts

Issue 58 | September 2024

Noteworthy News

• 2025-26 Michigan Teacher of the Year Nomination Window Open
• New School Social Worker Credentials!
• School Social Worker Tuition Reimbursement Opportunity
• Help Improve Michigan's Mandated Reporter Curriculum/Training

Did You Know?

• Changes in Educator Evaluation Law Effective July 1
• The Annual Educator Effectiveness Data Appeals Window Opened September 1
• You Can Learn More About Educator Evaluation With Michigan Virtual Modules

Grants Information Updates and Resources

• EXPLORE Section 504 Grant Applications Opening Soon
• National Board First Time Candidate Grant - Round 2
• Grow Your Own (GYO) Updates

Teacher Discounts

Issue 57 | August 2024

Grants Information

• National Board First Time Candidate Grant - Round 2
• Military Veterans Grant
• Fiscal Year 24 Section 504 Grants
• Website Updates for Section 27b Grow Your Own (GYO) Grants
• Update on 27k Student Loan Repayment Program Awards

#proudMIeducator

• Talent Pool

Educational Resources From Our Research Partners

• New College Scorecard Educator and Advocate Toolkits

Noteworthy News

• 2024-26 Michigan Teacher of the Year Nomination Window Open

Did You Know?

• Changes in Educator Evaluation Law Effective July 1
• The Annual Educator Effectiveness Data Appeals Window Opens September 1

Upcoming Opportunities: Professional Learning & Events

• Free State Park Field Trip - Fall Registration Is Now Open (4th Grade)

Teacher Discounts

Issue 56 | June 2024

Grants Information

• Section 27h(6) Mentoring Evaluation Grant Application Opens Soon
• Student Loan Repayment Program Updates
• Updates to Section 27b Grow Your Own (GYO) Website
• Reminder: Permits Available Soon for the 2024-25 Academic Year

Educational Resources

• Survey Opportunity: Understanding Artificial Intelligence in Education

Noteworthy News

• 2025-26 Michigan Teacher of the Year Nomination Window Open

Did You Know

• Michigan Law Brings Changes to Educator Evaluation Requirements 

Teacher Discounts

Issue 55 | May 2024

Noteworthy News

• Teacher Appreciation Video Project
• 2025-26 Michigan Teacher of the Year Nomination Window Open

Did You Know?

• Michigan Law Brings Changes to Educator Evaluation Requirements
• Professional Learning Reminders
  • Teaching Certificate Renewal
  • Professional Learning Laws
  • School Safety
  • Helpful Resources

Grants Information

• Student Loan Repayment Program Updates

#proudMIeducator

• Talent Pool

Upcoming Opportunities: Professional Learning and Events

• Free Series: The Power of Professional Conversations: Model Code of Ethics for Educators

Teacher Discounts

Special Issue | May 2024

MDE Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Month

Issue 54 | April 2024

Noteworthy News

• Teacher Appreciation Video Project

Grants Information

• E-mail Address for Educator Workforce Grants
• Future Proud Michigan Educator Military Veterans Grant
• Student Loan Repayment Program

Did You Know?

• Student Growth Metrics Available through Public Website
• Reminder to Retirees 

Teacher Discounts

Issue 53 | March 2024

Noteworthy News

• Michigan Represented at the 2024 National Educator Shortage Summit
• Notice of Public Hearing
• Introducing the Teacher Appreciation Video Project
• Nature Awaits! We want to see your fourth grade students at a state park this spring!

Grants Information

• New E-mail Address for Grants
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Applications Closed for FY24 EXPLORE Section 504 Grants
• Mentoring and Induction Standards, Curricula, and Professional Learning Creation Grants

Did You Know?

• Michigan Law Brings Changes to Educator Evaluation Requirements 

Educational Resources

• New Opportunity for Free Sixth-Grade Math Professional Development
• Upcoming Webinar on Teaching Fractions
• Updated Reports Available: Value-Added Reports for Michigan Schools 

Teacher Discounts

Issue 52 | February 2024

Noteworthy News

• Public Comment on Proposed School Librarian Preparation Standards
• National School Counselor Week February 5-9, 2023
• Certificate Application Fee Reimbursement Program

Grants Information

• Future Proud Michigan Educator (PME) Military Veterans Grant
• Student Loan Repayment Program Webinar
• National Board Certification Grants for Michigan Teachers
• Applications Open Now for FY24 EXPLORE Section 504 Grants
• Section 27h Mentoring and Induction Standards, Curricula, and Professional Learning Creation Grant

Did You Know?

• Michigan Law Brings Changes to Educator Evaluation Requirements
• Webinar Recordings Available: Value-Added Reports for Michigan Schools

#proudMIeducator

• Michigan Talent Pool

Upcoming Opportunities

• Aspiring Principals Workshop
• Michigan Reading Association Annual Conference
• Michigan Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Conversations Among Colleagues Conference

Teacher Discounts

Issue 51 | January 2024

Noteworthy News

• Now Inviting Educator Participation! Teaching Black History: Lessons from Educators
• Public Comment on Proposed School Librarian Preparation Standards
• National School Counselor Week February 5-9, 2023
• Certificate Application Fee Reimbursement Program
• First Renewal of the Year!
• Annual Certification Reminder and Requirements
• Student Loan Forgiveness

Grants Information

• Coming Soon! Student Loan Repayment Program
• Michigan Teachers and National Board Certification Grants
• Applications Open Now! Section 504 EXPLORE + Grow Your Own Grants for FY24
• Round 2 Grow Your Own (GYO) School Staff Grants Awarded

Did You Know?

• Join AASPA's National Educator Shortage Summit!
• PAEMST (Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching) 

Educational Resources

• Michigan Teacher Shortage Study: 2024 Report

Teacher Discounts

Issue 50 | December 2023

Noteworthy News

• Returning Home for the Holidays
• Governor Signs Educator Evaluation Changes into Law
• District and School Growth Metrics Available
• Recertification Season is Near! 
• Teacher Exchange Programs Webinar

Grants Information

• Coming Soon! Section 504 EXPLORE + Grow Your Own Grants for FY24
• Coming Soon! Michigan Teachers and National Board Certification Grants
• Coming Soon! Student Loan Repayment Program
• Future Proud Michigan Education Military Veterans Grant
• Announcements for 27b Round 2 GYO School Staff Grants Coming Soon

Did You Know?

• PAEMST (Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching) 

#proudMIeducator

• Meemic Foundation blog by the 2023-2024 Michigan Teacher of the Year, Ms. Candice Jackson

Educational Resources

• Making Sense of Educational Assessment: Bridging Research and Practice Webinar
• Recent EPIC Research Examines Michigan Student Progress Amidst Pandemic Recovery Efforts

Teacher Discounts

Issue 49 | November 2023

Noteworthy News

• Data Tool Available to support Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP)
• Reimbursements Available for Certification Application Fees
• Daily Substitute Teaching Permit Extensions Provide Additional Staffing Flexibilities!
• Working under a Full-Year Basic Permit or have a staff member who is? 
• Elementary (ZG) & World Language (FA-FS) Staffing Flexibilities
• Extended eligibility for the MDE-funded Lexia LETRS® opportunities 

Did You Know?

• PAEMST (Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching) 
• Legislative Change to Reporting State Employment Data

#proudMIeducator

• Michigan Talent Pool

Educational Resources

• Education Workforce Report

Teacher Discounts

Issue 48 | October 2023

Noteworthy News

• Public Comment on Proposed Disciplinary Literacy Preparation Standards 
• Legislative Change: Report Employment Data More Timely for Student Safety

Did You Know?

• PAEMST (Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching) 
• The Annual Educator Effectiveness Data Appeals Window is Open 
• Districts May Opt-In to Receive Teacher Value-Added Reports 
• 27b Grow Your Own (GYO) School Staff Grants 

#proudMIeducator

• Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum Featured in Latest #proudMIeducator Video 

Teacher Discounts

Upcoming Opportunities

• Michigan Association for Gifted Children Mini-Conference 
• Register Today for CSforMichigan Conference 
• Getting Started Workshop for New Early Middle Colleges   
• Military Career Options
• Free and Low Cost Professional Learning Options

Issue 47 | September 2023

Did You Know?

• The Annual Educator Effectiveness Data Appeals Window Opens September 1 
• Districts May Opt-In to Receive Teacher Value-Added Reports 

Noteworthy News

• 2023 Educator Workforce Data Report released
• PAEMST (Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching) 
• 27b Grow Your Own (GYO) School Staff Grants 

#proudMIeducator

• Fraser Educator Highlighted in Newest #proudMIeducator Video
• MDE Accepting Nominations for 2024-2025 Michigan Teacher of Year 
• Military Veterans Grant 

Teacher Discounts

Upcoming Opportunities

• EXPLORE Educator Conference Registration 
• Getting Started Workshop for New Early Middle Colleges    
• 9th Annual Michigan Teachers of Color Virtual Job Fair
• Military Career Options
• Free and Low Cost Professional Learning Options
  
   

Issue 46 Special Edition: Legislative and Budget | August 2023

Grow Your Own Staff: Grant Updates

• Application Window Closes Soon for the Second Round of Grow Your Own (GYO) School Staff Grants! 

Issue 45 | August 2023

Did You Know?

• The Annual Educator Effectiveness Data Appeals Window Opens September 1 
• Professional Learning Updates and Reminders
  • New Professional Learning for 2023-24
  • Documentation
  • Teaching Certificate Renewal
  • Helpful Resources 

Noteworthy News

• New Resources Now Available for 27b GYO School Staff Grants 

#proudMIeducator

• Military Veterans Grant

Teacher Discounts

Upcoming Opportunities

• EXPLORE Educator Conference Pre-Registration 
• 9th Annual Michigan Teachers of Color Virtual Job Fair
• Military Career Options
• Free and Low Cost Professional Learning Options
  
   
  
  
   

Issue 44 | July 2023

Did You Know?

• Free Summer Meals in Your Community 
• Educator Evaluation Guidance for 2023-24

Noteworthy News

• Second Round of Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own Grant Applications Now Open

#proudMIeducator

• Future Michigan Teachers Highlighted in Latest #proudMIeducator Videos
• Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY)

Teacher Discounts

Upcoming Opportunities

• Understanding and Supporting Gifted Learners EduPaths Course
• EXPLORE Educator Conference
• Explore Military Career Options
• Free and Low Cost Professional Learning Options

Educational Resources

• Heat up summer learning!

Special Edition: Legislative and Budget | August 2023

Grow Your Own Staff: Grant Updates

• GEMS-MARS Now Accepting Second Round of Applications for 27b Grow Your Own Grants 
  • Who should apply?
  • What is the anticipated timeline for the second round?
  • What support is available?
    
     

Issue 43 | June 2023

Noteworthy News

• Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own Staff Grants Awarded 

#proudMIeducator

• Saline Paraeducator Highlighted in Latest #proudMIeducator Video
• Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY) 

Teacher Discounts

Upcoming Opportunities

• EXPLORE Educator Conference
• Academy of Natural Resources Offers Educators Professional Development 
• Explore Military Career Options
• Free and Low Cost Professional Learning Options
  
   

Issue 42 | May 2023

Did You Know

• Teacher Appreciation Month
• The 2023 Education Workforce Job Fair Series: June and August Dates
• School Administrator Certification Annual Reminder
• Educator Effectiveness Ratings Are Not Required for Renewals of the Standard or Professional Teaching Certificate

Noteworthy News

• Detroit Third Grade Teacher Named Michigan Teacher of the Year

#proudMIeducator

• Dansville STEAM Educator Featured in Latest #proudMIeducator Video
• Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY)

Teacher Discounts

Upcoming Opportunities

• Holocaust Center Summer Professional Development Academy 
• MiMTSS Social, Emotional, Behavioral, & Mental Health Summer Symposium  
• Explore Military Career Options
• Free and Low Cost Professional Learning Options

Educational Resources

• Have Your Students Plant Trees 
  
   
  
  
   

Issue 41 | April 2023

Did You Know

• Student Growth Metrics Available through Public Website
• The 2023 Education Workforce Job Fair Series Begins Next Month 

Noteworthy News

• MDE Names 2023-24 Regional Teachers of the Year

#proudMIeducator

• New #proudMIeducator Video Released 
• Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY) 
• Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Discounts

Upcoming Opportunities

• Explore Military Career Options
• Free and Low Cost Professional Learning Options

Educational Resources

• Teachers of Color Virtual Job Fairs 
  
   
  
  
   

Issue 40 | March 2023

Did You Know

• Teacher Appreciation Month
• The Promising Practices Exchange is Open for Submissions

Noteworthy News

• Northern Michigan University – Bay Mills Community College Partnership for Anishinaabemowin Teacher Certification: A Model Collaboration 
• MDE Welcomes Recommendations of Outstanding Teachers and Principals
• MDE Hosts 2023 Education Workforce Job Fairs

#proudMIeducator

• New #proudMIeducator Video Released 
• Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY) 

Teacher Discounts

Upcoming Opportunities

• Organizational Practices: Connecting Systems Research to Practice 
• Explore Military Career Options
• Free and Low Cost Professional Learning Options

Educational Resources

• SAS-EVAAS Highlights Michigan’s Anchor Bay and Armada Area School Districts Use of Student Growth Projections
• New Documentary Supporting Michigan Learners Toward Excellence in Reading
  
  
   

Issue 39 | February 2023

Did You Know

• Future Proud Michigan Educator: Grow Your Own (GYO) Grants 
• MDE Welcomes Recommendations of Outstanding Teachers and Principals
• The Promising Practices Exchange is Open for Submissions 

Noteworthy News

• University of Michigan Program Places Dozens of Educators in Michigan Classrooms, Addresses Teacher Shortage
• MDE Hosts 2023 Education Workforce Job Fairs
• First Renewal of the Year

#proudMIeducator

• New #ProudMIEducator Video Featuring Alfredo Aleman 
• Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY) 
• We Need Your Voice! 

Teacher Discounts

Upcoming Opportunities

• 2023 Diversity in Literature Symposium: The How and Why of Literacy Conference 
• Explore Military Career Options
• Free and Low Cost Professional Learning Options

Educational Resources

• New Report Outlines Recommendations to Accelerate STEM Opportunities in Michigan
  
  
   

Special Edition: Legislative and Budget Issue 38 | January 2023

Grow Your Own Staff: Grant Updates

• Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own (GYO) Grant Application: Guidance

Issue 37 | January 2023

Did You Know

• 2023 Education Workforce Virtual Job Fairs 
• Future Proud Michigan Educator: Grow Your Own (GYO) Grants 
• Annual Certification Reminder and Requirements
• The Promising Practices Exchange is Open for Submissions 

Noteworthy News

• IRS Educator Expense Deduction Rises to $300 in 2022 
• MSU’s Teacher Preparation Program Becomes More Affordable, Addresses Teacher Shortage 

#proudMIeducator

• Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY) 
• We Need Your Voice! 

Teacher Discounts

Upcoming Opportunities

• Comprehensive History Webinars of Important Historical Movements
• Winter/Spring Counselor Professional Development Opportunities  
• Michigan Reading Association 2023 Conference-At-A-Glance 
• Explore Military Career Options
• Free and Low Cost Professional Learning Options

Educational Resources

• New Resources to Explore Student Growth Trends
  
  
   

Special Edition: Legislative and Budget Issue 36 | January 2023

Grow Your Own Staff: Grant Updates

• Grow Your Own (GYO) Grant Application Correction and Updates
  • Application
  • Finding Programs and Providers 
  • More information