Local, federal, state efforts to address student mental health highlighted Thursday at Detroit’s Cass Tech High School on third stop of U.S. Secretary of Ed Cardona’s 2024 back to school tour. MDE appreciates all partners support on this critical priority.
Successful Initiatives That Have Reduced Teacher Shortage Hailed at East Lansing Event. Federal and state education officials on Thursday visited Glencairn Elementary School to highlight successful programs that address Michigan’s teacher shortage.
State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice speaks with Wayne RESA superintendent Dr. Daveda Colbert at stop three on U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona’s education bus tour at Cass Tech where a student mental health roundtable was held.
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U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Cardona discussing initiatives addressing teacher shortages at Glencairn Elementary in East Lansing with local educators and East Lansing Public Schools Supt Dori Leyko at second Michigan stop on the 2024 Back to School Bus Tour.
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MDE Praises Federal Efforts to Repay Educators’ Loans. State Supt Dr. Rice and SBE Pres Dr. Pugh joined U.S. Sec of ED Miguel Cardona’s
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at
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to share appreciation to our federal partners investing in MI educators.
State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice and State Board of Education President Dr. Pamela Pugh this morning joined U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona at
@grcc
for Back-to-School Bus Tour 2024.
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State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice and MDE leadership welcomed the U.S. Department of Education and valued education partners to share both bright spots and ideas about how the federal government can better support our schools.
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MI students will benefit from announcement by MDE it has awarded nearly $25M in grants to 16 local education agencies to improve mathematics teaching and learning.
This critical funding will strengthen math instruction and empower our students' learning.
Michigan Students Improve on Most State Tests. State Supt. Rice shares: “These results reflect hard work by students and educators and investments in education. Yet, much work remains, both instructionally and financially, for needed supports to students.”
Many areas in Michigan will be HOT and HUMID on Tuesday. Heat can be deadly, especially for:
· Outdoor workers
· Kids
· Older people
· People with chronic health conditions.
Know the signs of heat-related illness!
Learn more at .
State Board of Education seeks restoration of school mental health cuts for FY 25 as state and local education leaders remain committed to building a stable and comprehensive school mental health system for Michigan’s students.
MDE and Secretary of State collaborating on youth voter engagement. Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie and MDE staff highlighted for the State Board of Ed public outreach programs to inform students of the opportunity to pre-register to vote.
Michigan Schools Continue to Address Teacher Shortages.
Local and state educators and teacher prep providers such have made great progress in recent years in addressing teacher shortages, MDE officials shared during yesterday’s SBE meeting. .
Michigan poet laureate Nandi Comer
@nandicomer
has been awarded $50,000 for a statewide billboard campaign celebrating and featuring excerpts of the works of contemporary Michigan poets. .
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2024-25 MI Teacher of the Year, Kelley Cusmano,
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, was introduced at the monthly SBE meeting. The nine other Regional Teachers of the Year were also introduced and can be found here: .
For more MYOY/RTOY information
U.S. Dept. of Education is promoting Michigan’s work to address the teacher shortage. Efforts include Grow Your Own programs, scholarships, and student loan repayment. Read the blog here: . MDE’s educator workforce efforts:
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Northern Michigan Author Award Recipient Anne-Marie Oomen to Be Celebrated. The Library of Michigan will celebrate 2023-24 Michigan Author Award recipient Ms. Oomen on Sept. 7. The event is free to attend and open to the public, but space is limited.
Michigan’s 1.4 million public school children will continue to have access to nutritious free meals through the Michigan School Meals program in the 2024-2025 school year through funding of the popular program in the 2025 School Aid budget.
Children in 76 intermediate school districts, public school districts, and public charter schools will benefit from nearly $20.5 million in grants for mental health and other services that the Michigan Department of Education has awarded.
Registration is open now for the latest MDE Teaching Comprehensive History webinars on August 7, 14, and 21, 2024.
This webinar will discuss how enslaved and free African Americans fought for civil and equal rights in the United States.
Register here: