Ensuring that every student can thrive in the regional STEM economy
Our work revolves around four pillars of STEM education:
Integrating Business and Education
to provide authentic STEM experiences for students and teachers
Michigan Department of Education (MDE) - Fall 2019 Continuous Improvement Conference
Save the date for the Fall 2019 MDE Continuous Improvement Conference (formerly known as the School Improvement Conference) on November 18-19, 2019 at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan. Under the theme Meeting the Needs of the Whole Child through Systemic Thinking, this conference will help districts and schools continue the journey to understanding the shifts toward the Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP).
www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Continuous_Improvement_Conf_Reminder_667532_7.pdf
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Math Discovery Learning: No such thing . . .
In my small Twitter sphere recently there has been a resurgence of conversation around a controversial question: Which is more effective for students: discovery learning or explicit instruction? I …
America’s Math Curriculum Doesn’t Add Up
According to one of the most recent Freakonomics Podcasts, America’s Math Curriculum Doesn’t Add Up. “Most high-school math classes are still preparing students for the Sputnik era. Steve Levitt wa…Improving the Improvement Process
Chief Deputy State Superintendent Sheila Alles outlines the work to develop the Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP) to help school districts in their efforts to realize greater student outcomes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTXdXjpWxIw&feature=youtu.be
NBC News Learn Presents: Education Now Detroit
Date And Time
Thu, October 24, 2019
5:50 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Location
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48124
RSVP link: bit.ly/2oR3riN
NBC News Learn is hosting an education event in Detroit on October 24th where we are addressing vital education topics that affect the Greater Detroit area. The event will be live-streamed on NBC News and the last hour will be on Channel 4. The event will end with a special performance from the Detroit Youth Choir.
Our panel topics include student trauma, chronic absenteeism, teacher shortage, and exposure to opportunities. Our panelists include leaders from Lincoln Park School District, Starfish Family Services, Wayne State University, Brightmoor Alliance, Academy of the Americas High School, and the Skillman Foundation. I’m excited about this event and hope those from the community can attend. To learn more about the event and panelists please visit www.nbcnews.com/learndetroit.
NBC News Learn Presents: Education Now Detroit
NBC News Learn, the education division of NBC News, is hosting a discussion on education issues impacting students in the Detroit area.The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition invites teachers to lead a group of students in creating a STEM-centered (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) solution that addresses a need in their communities. We are excited to share with you that the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow education contest is accepting applications from 6th-12th grade public school educators, now through October 23rd at www.samsung.com/solve .
With less than two weeks left, we encourage you to visit www.samsung.com/solve and learn more about the contest and how easy it is to apply. Contest applicants will have a chance to win a share of $3 million in Samsung technology and classroom supplies for their school throughout the competition (more than $100K for each winning school).
The Michigan Educational Research Association (MERA) Fall 2019 conference will be held November 25-26, in Frankenmuth, MI.
For conference information & registration, see below, or click on this link:
www.smore.com/75x4f-mi-educational-research-association?ref=email
MI Educational Research Association
Fall 2019 Michigan Educational Research Association Conference Educational principles, policies and funding play a significant role in...Dan Wolz Clean Water Education Grant
Description:
The Michigan Water Environment Association (MWEA) is pleased to announce the “Dan Wolz Clean Water Education Grant” for this year. The Dan Wolz Clean Water Education Grant was established thirteen years ago to heighten public awareness of the career opportunities our industry has to offer and to improve the quality and quantity of clean water community education in Michigan’s public schools. Dan Wolz was a true environmental steward of the Earth. Thus, in recognition of the passion Dan had for education, this award continues to reach hundreds of Michigan students.
For more information about the award go to: www.mi-wea.org/cweg.php
Details:
The MWEA partners with the Michigan Science Teachers Association to identify those teachers who have a great program and are in need of financial assistance to execute a project within a curriculum focused on water environment issues.
As a grant recipient, the teacher will be provided with:
- Complimentary conference registration and one night stay in a hotel for the MSTA Annual Conference (to accept the award in the year given and to attend/present at the following year’s conference).
- Your school employer’s cost for substitute pay will be covered both years.
- Complimentary conference registration and one night stay in a hotel for attendance at the Michigan Water Environment Association’s Annual Conference the year following award. Mileage for travel to this conference is reimbursed.
- $1,500.00 cash award for purchase of classroom and project supplies.
Following the use of the Dan Wolz Education Funds and implementation of classroom projects the following school year, the recipient is expected to:
- Give a 30-40 minute presentation as a featured speaker at the MSTA Annual Conference.
- Give a 15-20 minute presentation at the MWEA Annual Conference.
- Write an article for both the MSTA newsletter and the MWEA magazine describing your experiences implementing the classroom project.
Grant Application Process:
Grant applications are published in the summer issue of the MSTA newsletter, with an October 31, 2019 submission deadline. Determination of the award recipient will be made in November. The award will be presented at the MSTA conference in March 2020 at the awards banquet. This year, the award will be given to two K-12 MSTA science teachers.
Process and Procedures for Applying:
1. The Dan Wolz Clean Water Education Grant application is available on the MSTA website.
2. Submit the application by October 31, 2019 to: susan_tate@msta-mich.org with “Dan Wolz Award” in the subject line.
3. The MSTA Awards Committee and MWEA will make determination jointly.
4. Determination of the award winner(s) will be made by the end of November 2019, with notification occurring in December. Applications can be considered for at least two years.
5. The Award recipient(s) will be introduced at the MSTA Conference during the awards banquet in March 2020.
Expectations of the award recipient(s):
● Be available to accept this award at the MSTA Conference Awards Banquet in March 2020.
● Write an article for both the MSTA and MWEA newsletters
● Give presentations at both the MSTA (March) and MWEA (June) state conferences in 2021.
Past recipients of the Dan Wolz Education Grant:
2007 – Mary Lindow, Battle Creek
2008 – Emily Curry, Jackson Public Schools
2009 – John Martin, Waterford School District
-Randy Cook, TriCounty Schools
2010 - Gary Cousino, Rochester Community Schools
-Douglas Morrison, Manistique Middle School
2011 – Susan Tate, Whitehall Middle School
2012 – Chris Groenhout, Grandville High School
2013—Dave Chapman, Okemos High School
2014—Tammy Coleman, Lowell High School
2015—Josh Nichols, Heritage Elementary School
John Travis, Williamston Community Schools
2016—Connie Atkisson, Thirkell Elementary-Middle School, Detroit Public Schools
Lea Sevigny, Central Middle School, Forest Hills Public Schools
2018--Holly Hereau, Thurston High School, South Redford Schools
2019--Carolyn Mammen, Old Mission Peninsula School
Chelsea Bender, Grand Haven High School
For more information about the award go to: www.mi-wea.org/cweg.php
For grant application questions, please contact susan_tate@msta-mich.org
For more information about the Michigan Water Environment Association go to www.mi-wea.org/
The Dan Wolz Clean Water Education Grant - Michigan Water Environment Association
Please help us with this BHAG - Big Hairy Audacious Goal (Dan would have loved that). Contributions may be made to the MWEA with a simple earmark to be used for the Dan Wolz Memorial Fund.FREE Curriculum
21Things4Students is Project-Based Curriculum for Grades 5-9, supports MiTECS competencies
The REMC Association’s 21Things4Students (21T4S) project just keeps getting better! Over the summer, the project-based website was updated and moved to its new URL remc.org/21things4students.
21 Things 4 Students - REMC Home
Welcome to FREE activities to integrate technology into the Middle-school classroom curriculum (grades 5-9). Build knowledge and learn new tech skills for the 21st Century. Be safe and secure online!Getting Ready for Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP)
The Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP) is the pathway for districts to improve student outcomes by assessing whole child needs to develop plans and coordinate funding. MICIP will provide districts with a streamlined, integrated process and web-based platform that focuses on whole child needs for all children to succeed. Through the MICIP platform, districts will receive pre-populated data from MiSchoolData, the MiDataHub, and Michigan Department of Education, to reduce time on legal compliance issues, and to provide easily accessible tools and resources.
www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/MICIP_Intro_666633_7.pdf