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.
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.
Food & Nutrition Programs
This MDE office provides resources and technical assistance in physical education, sex education, health education, behavioral, emotional, mental, and social education as well as safety, discipline, and transportation.
Resources for programs and initiatives that support school improvement efforts.
Resources for supporting special education in Michigan.
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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Michigan Department of Education is helping you reach families and students in your district with timely communications about the importance and availability of Michigan School Meals sent right to their inboxes and phones.
When you encourage families and students in your district to subscribe to receive messages from MDE’s Michigan School Meals campaign you’re helping families learn about the benefits and importance of the school meals you provide. This requires minimal effort on your part! Share Michigan School Meals Sign-up or have them text EAT to MIGHTY (644-489) to sign up. The more families and students that participate, the stronger this message will be!
Subscribers will receive:
Information on the important role Michigan School Meals have in students’ overall nutrition and educational success
Timely updates about important changes to Michigan School Meals
Reasons why choosing Michigan School Meals is great for families and communities
And more
Help MDE reach families in your district by asking families and students to text EAT to MIGHTY (644-489).
Toolkits for Food Service Directors and Other Professionals
Michigan Department of Education, No Kid Hungry Michigan and other organizations are teaming up during the 2022-23 school year to create tools & resources that help you communicate with families about school meals.
Family-facing digital communications
Tools to help directors get the word out and increase meal participation in each district
Customizable, sharable materials to help you communicate with families in your area
Subscribe now to receive these toolkits along with ongoing program updates and more resources for your school via email or text message.
The MDE Michigan School Meals Toolkits include:
Michigan School Meals Overview
Michigan School Meals Newsletter
Michigan School Meals Social Media Post
School Meals Debt Campaign Toolkit:
Communications Best Practices Guide
Debt Management Best Practices Toolkit
Low Balance Email and Text Reminder
Resources: Federal, State, and Other
