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May 2025 |
2025-2026 Michigan Teacher of the Year announced. |
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025 |
Michigan Teacher of the Year and Regional Teachers of the Year are invited to the Michigan State Board of Education meeting, introduced to board members, and receive recognition. Responsibilities officially begin with the start of the 2025-26 school year. |
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May 2025 |
Michigan Teacher of the Year nomination window officially opens. Nomination link can be found at Michigan.gov/mtoy. |
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025 |
Nominations must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. |
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Wednesday, October 1, 2025 |
All nominated teachers receive an email containing Michigan Teacher of the Year application and instructions. |
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025 |
Applications must be submitted by nominees via email to MTOY@Michigan.gov before 5:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025 |
Reviewers receive applications to score. |
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Wednesday December 10, 2025 |
Deadline for reviewers to score applications. |
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025 |
Applicants receive email updates on application status. Applicants moving on to Selection Round must submit a photograph and professional biography by January 28, 2026, before 5:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
Regional Teacher of the Year Selection Round. |
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 |
Applicants moving to Selection Round must a submit photograph and professional biography via email to MTOY@Michigan.gov by 5:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026 |
Deadline for reviewers to score Selection Round questions. |
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Late February 2026 |
Regional Teachers of the Year announced. |
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March 2026 |
The 10 Regional Teachers of the Year are interviewed by the state selection panel. |
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May 2026 |
2026-2027 Michigan Teacher of the Year announced. |
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August 11, 2026 |
Michigan Teacher of the Year and Regional Teachers of the Year are invited to the Michigan State Board of Education meeting, introduced to board members, and receive recognition. Responsibilities officially begin with the start of the 2026-27 school year. |
