Issue 83 | October 2026

Feature

• Reminder: Annual Educator Effectiveness Data Appeals Window Remains Open

Grants Information

• Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Grow Your Own (GYO) Final Expenditure Reports Reminder
• Updates to Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) GYO Educator Development Grant
• Coming Soon: Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) GYO Educator Development Grant Applications
• Coming Soon: Applications for FY27 EXPLORE 504 Grants
• Coming Soon: Future Proud Michigan Educator (FPME) Military Veterans Grant Applications for 2026-27

Resource Spotlight

• #GoOpen Michigan

Teacher Discounts

Issue 82 | September 2026

Feature

• The Annual Educator Effectiveness Data Appeals Window Opened September 1

Did You Know?

• The Deadline to Nominate the 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year is September 23

Grants Information

• Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Grow Your Own (GYO) Final Expenditure Reports Reminder
• Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) GYO Educator Development Grant Updates
• Applications Opening Soon for Fiscal Year (FY27) EXPLORE Section 504 Grants

Resource Spotlight

• 2026 Michigan School Safety Academy

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Issue 81 | August 2026

Feature

• Back-to-School Message from Director Kelli Brozanski

Grants Information

• Reminder: Important Date Change! Application Now Open for National Board First-Time Candidate Grant
• The End of Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Grow Your Own (GYO) Grant is Approaching

Did You Know?

• The Annual Educator Effectiveness Data Appeals Window Opens September 1
• Nominate the 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year
• Talent Pool

Resource Spotlight

• Career Development Resources from OPTIMISE

Teacher Discounts

Issue 80 | July 2026

Feature

• 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year: Nominate Before the September Deadline

Grants Information

• Closeout Resources for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Grow Your Own (GYO) Grant
• Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) GYO Educator Development Awards Announced
• Opening this August! National Board First Time Candidate Grant

Did You Know?

• Reminder: Permits Available for the 2026-27 Academic Year

Resource Spotlight

• Professional Learning Courses from Michigan Virtual

Teacher Discounts

Issue 79 | June 2026

Feature

• 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year Nomination Window Open 

Grants Information

• New Grow Your Own (GYO) Resources Available
• Coming in August! National Board First Time Candidate Grant

Resource Spotlight

• Youth Substance Use Prevention for K–12 Schools

Teacher Discounts

Issue 78 | May 2026

Feature

• Teacher Appreciation Video Project

Noteworthy News

• New Mentoring and Induction Standards Approved
• Updates to Educator Workforce Data Dashboard

Did You Know?

• Did You Know Michigan has an Advanced Professional Certificate?
• Reminder: Professional Learning Requirements

Grants Information

• URGENT UPDATE: Expenditure Deadline Changed for FY23 Grow Your Own (GYO) Grants
• Focus Group Opportunity for Mentors and New Educators in Michigan

Resource Spotlight

• "Step Into Our Stories" Learning Bundle

Talent Pool

Teacher Discounts

Issue 77 | April 2026

Feature

• Registration Open! May's Virtual Job Fair Helps Address Michigan's Teacher Shortage

Noteworthy News

• It's Time to Register for MDE’s Spring Professional Practices Webinar!
• Coming in August! National Board First-Time Candidate Grant

Resource Spotlight

• Teacher Recognition Programs Webpage

Teacher Discounts

Issue 76 | March 2026

Did You Know?

• You Can Still Join the Teacher Appreciation Video Project

Grants Information

• Now Accepting Applications! Future Proud Michigan Educator (FPME) Military Veterans Grant

Resource Spotlight

• MDE's Literacy Webpage
• We Need Your Voice!

Teacher Discounts

Issue 75 | February 2026

Noteworthy News

• First Renewal of the Year!
• First Spousal Renewals of the Year!
• 2026 Education Workforce Job Fair Registration is Open

Did You Know?

• Federal Loan Forgiveness
• Teacher Appreciation Video Project
• Apply for NASDTEC’s New Educator Ethics Honor

Grants Information

• Applications Now Open for FY26 Grow Your Own/Educator Development (27b) Grant
• Apply Now! Michigan Teachers Can Earn Grant Awards for National Board Certification
• Now Accepting Applications! Future Proud Michigan Educator (FPME) Military Veterans Grant

Resource Spotlight

• CTE Month Resources Page
• Talent Pool

Teacher Discounts

Issue 74 | January 2026

Noteworthy News

• NASDTEC: Call for Nominations for the 2026 Jayne Meyer Distinguished Leadership Award

Did You Know?

• Annual Certification Reminder and Requirements

Grants Information

• Coming Soon! FY26 Grow Your Own (GYO) Educator Development Grants
• Grant Open! Michigan Teachers Can Earn Grant Awards for National Board Certification
• Student Loan Repayment Program Updates

Resource Spotlight

• Michigan Education Department Grants Repository

Teacher Discounts

Issue 73 | December 2025

Noteworthy News

• Home for the Holidays…and Ready for Recertification!

Grants Information

• Coming in January! Michigan Teachers Can Earn Grant Awards for National Board Certification

Resource Spotlight

• At-A-Glance Resources for New District Superintendents
• We Need Your Voice! 

Teacher Discounts

Issue 72 | November 2025

Noteworthy News

• Public Comment on Proposed Teacher Preparation Standards in Music

Did You Know?

• The Annual Educator Effectiveness Data Appeals Window Closes After December 1
• 2026 NASDTEC Annual Conference Call for Proposals
• There's Still Time! Register and Attend Today's Appropriate Placement Webinar

Grants Information

• In Case You Missed It: Grow Your Own Staff 27b Grant Sunset Guidance Video
• Applications Closing Soon for FY26 EXPLORE Section 504 Grants
• Coming Soon! Michigan Teachers Can Earn Grant Awards for National Board Certification

Resource Spotlight

• Guidance for a Comprehensive School Mental Health System of Supports
• Talent Pool

Teacher Discounts

Issue 71 | October 2025

Noteworthy News

• Public Comment on Proposed Teacher Preparation Standards in the Arts

Grants Information

• New Video: Grow Your Own Staff 27b Grant Sunset Guidance
• Coming Soon! Michigan Teachers Can Earn Grant Awards for National Board Certification

Resource Spotlight

•  Directory of Educator Preparation Providers and Programs

Teacher Discounts

Issue 70 | September 2025

Noteworthy News

• Public Comment on the Proposed Standards for the Preparation of Teachers of Visual Arts
• MOECS Will Be Offline September 26, 2025

Grants Information

• New School Social Worker Tuition Reimbursement Grant
• Fiscal Year 2025 Student Loan Repayment Program Update
• Grant Open! Michigan Teachers Can Earn National Board Certification

   

Did You Know?

• 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year Nomination Window Open
• The Annual Educator Effectiveness Data Appeals Window is Open through December 1
• Professional Practices Reminders 
• We Need Your Voice!

Teacher Discounts

Issue 69 | August 2025

Noteworthy News

• The Annual Educator Effectiveness Data Appeals Window Opens September 1
• Vendor Selected for MiEdWorkforce 

Did You Know?

• 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year Nomination Window Open
• School Social Worker Update

Grants Information

• Grant Open! Michigan Teachers Can Earn National Board Certification
• Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Student Loan Repayment Program Update

#proudMIeducator

• The 2025-2026 Michigan Teacher Leadership Advisory Council Plans a Year of Progress
• Talent Pool

Teacher Discounts

Issue 68 | July 2025

Grants Information

• Coming Soon! 27m(7) National Board First Time Candidate Grant - Round 3
• Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Student Loan Repayment Program Update
• Future Proud Michigan Educator: Military Veterans Grant

Noteworthy News

• Grow Your Roots with MiCAREER: Join Us Virtually!
• 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year Nomination Window Open

Teacher Discounts

Issue 67 | June 2025

Noteworthy News

• Grow Your Roots with MiCAREER
• 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year Nomination Window Open

Did You Know?

• Reminder: Permits Available Soon for the 2025-26 Academic Year
• Professional Practices Reminders

Grants Information

• FY25 Student Loan Repayment Program Update

Upcoming Opportunities

• A Day of Learning on Antisemitism

Teacher Discounts

Issue 66 | May 2025

Noteworthy News

• Teacher Appreciation Video Project
• 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year Nomination Window Opens

Did You Know?

• Update: Availability of State Assessment Student Growth Reports
• Reminder: Permits Available Soon for the 2025-26 Academic Year
• MiEdWorkforce Update
• Professional Learning Reminders

Grants Information

• FY25 Student Loan Repayment Program Update
• The Future Proud Michigan Educator Military Veterans Grant

#proudMIeducator

• We Need Your Voice!
• Talent Pool

Teacher Discounts

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

proudMIeducator

• 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

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