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2025
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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
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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
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Special Edition: Student Loan Repayment Program | April 2025
- Information about the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Student Loan Repayment Program
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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
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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
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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
2024
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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
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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
- Celebrating Veterans Throughout November
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Special Issue | May 2024
MDE Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Month
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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
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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
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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
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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
2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Special Edition: Legislative and Budget Issue 46 | August 2023
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!
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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
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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!
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Special Edition: Legislative and Budget | July 2023
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?
- GEMS-MARS Now Accepting Second Round of Applications for 27b Grow Your Own Grants
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Special Edition: Legislative and Budget Issue 38 | January 2023
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
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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
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Special Edition: Legislative and Budget Issue 36 | January 2023
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
- Grow Your Own (GYO) Grant Application Correction and Updates
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Grow Your Own Grants Special Edition Issue 35 | December 27, 2022
Issue 34 | December 2022 - December 20, 2022
Issue 33 | November 2022 - November 15, 2022
Issue 32 | October 2022 - October 18, 2022
Issue 31 | September 2022 - September 20, 2022
Issue 30 | August 2022 - August 17, 2022
Legislative and Budget Special Edition Issue 29 | July 2022 - July 19, 2022
Issue 28 | June 2022 - June 24, 2022
Issue 27 | May 2022 - May 12, 2022
Issue 26 | April 2022 - April 12, 2022
Issue 25 | March 2022 - March 15, 2022
Legislative and Budget Special Edition | March 2022 - March 1, 2022
Issue 24 | February 2022 - February 15, 2022
Issue 23 | January 2022 - January 18, 2022
Issue 22 | December 2021 - December 21, 2021
Issue 21 | November 2021 - November 16, 2021
Issue 20 | October 2021 - October 19, 2021
Issue 19 | September 2021 - September 21, 2021
Issue 18 | August 2021 - August 17, 2021
Issue 17 | July 2021 - July 20, 2021
Issue 16 | June 2021 - June 15, 2021
Issue 15 | May 2021 - May 18, 2021
Issue 14 | April 2021 - April 20, 2021
Issue 13 | March 2021 - March 16, 2021
Issue 12 | February 2021 - February 16, 2021
Issue 11 | January 2021 - January 19, 2021
Issue 10 | December 2020 - December 15, 2020
Issue 9 | November 2020 - November 18, 2020
Issue 8 | October 2020 - October 20, 2020
Issue 7 | September 2020 - September 15, 2020
Issue 6 | August 2020 - August 18, 2020
Issue 5 | July 2020 - July 21, 2020
Issue 4 | June 2020 - June 16, 2020
Issue 3 | May 2020 - May 19, 2020
Issue 2 | April 2020 - April 21, 2020
Special Edition: Online SCECHs for Certificate Renewal - March 26, 2020
Issue 1 | March 2020 - March 17, 2020