Ensuring that every student can thrive in the regional STEM economy
Governor's MiSTEM Advisory Council
The Governor’s MiSTEM Advisory Council released our 2020 Annual Report. The Council has established three priorities for 2020-21 that will continue to move STEM forward in Michigan. These priorities are to be carried out through actions that empower STEM teachers and integrate education with business.
- Priority 1: Strengthen the Network (focus on equity)
- Priority 2: Contribute to the COVID-19 Response
- Priority 3: Elevate Computer Science
Our work revolves around four pillars of STEM education:
Integrating Business and Education
to provide authentic STEM experiences for students and teachers
MSELA and MMSLN are offering a viewing of Picture a Scientist, a film highlighting 3 female research scientists and their journey in a male dominated field. This is appropriate for college and high school students as well.
How it works:
• You receive a code to watch the movie as often as you like from March 12, 4p to March 15, 4p.
• If you choose, there will be up to 4 online networking discussions to participate in to consider how this might shape your own communities and our work: March 16 (K-12), March 18 (state consultants/coaches and higher ed), March 23 (general public)
• March 25 Panel of Professionals in their field sharing how they are making a change in their ecosystem
Cost: $15 for just the movie, $20 for movie and the panels (as few or as many as you like to join)
Registration:
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We would love to have you join us! If you have any questions, please contact wendivogel@kentisd.org or starrm@mimathandscience.org for more information.
Picture a Scientist - Movie Screening and Discussions
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This new documentary 'Picture a Scientist' combines firsthand recollections of sexist and racist treatment with undisputable current data.Heather and Laura at Wayne RESA have an article published in the Michigan Reading Journal.
Here is the link:
scholarworks.gvsu.edu/mrj/vol53/iss2/8
Here is the abstract:
Abstract
In March, Michigan educators unexpectedly found themselves rethinking instruction. As schools throughout the state were shuttered due to the COVID-19 health crisis, educators at every level needed to consider ways to sustain relationships with students in an effort to move learning forward. Feedback has always served as a natural connector between teachers and their students, but students’ use of feedback is based upon trust. This article examines the importance of formative assessment and the feedback cycle while exploring ways to deliver feedback in remote settings. By prioritizing the student-teacher relationship, teachers foster students’ active engagement with feedback, thereby raising students’ confidence, persistence, and performance.
Nice work, Colleagues!
Feedback as a Connector in Remote Learning Environments
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In March, Michigan educators unexpectedly found themselves rethinking instruction. As schools throughout the state were shuttered due to the COVID-19 health crisis, educators at every level needed to consider ways to sustain relationships with students in an effort to move learning forward. Feedback...Join MMSLN to learn more about where the OpenSciEd development is and what MMSLN can help you with! mimathandscience.org/courses-registration/
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Events & Registration – Michigan Math and Science Leadership Network
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Apr 17th MMSLN Membership 2020-21 April 17, 2020, 7:00 am - May 31, 2021, 9:00 am Multiple options are available for membership to MMSLN. Choose the one that is right for you and your organization. Membership types and benefits are included here. [math, science, equityMCTM annoucement_________________________________________________________
The Michigan Council Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the MiSTEM Network, is offering a one (1)-year MCTM membership for only $10.00!
To be eligible for this special offer educators must be supporting, serving, or affiliated with an identified Michigan school receiving supports (CSI, TSI, or ATS). To find out more or to locate schools receiving supports, visit the MDE-Michigan School Index page.
You will receive full MCTM membership benefits which include:
• Networking Opportunities
• Event and Conference info (see below)
• Resources and Publications
• Grants, Awards, and Scholarships
To take advantage of this special offer, please complete this form link. fs28.formsite.com/pf98Hd/MDE_MCTMreg/index.html
*CSI-comprehensive School Improvement; TSI-targeted school improvement; ATS-additional targeted school improvement
Additionally, with this special offer members have access to the following webinars for FREE:
• March 15th – Drs. AJ Edson & Yvonne Grant (Michigan State University) – Connected Mathematics Project
• April 15th – Dr. Rochelle Gutierrez (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
• May 17th – Drs. Kristopher Childs & Ja’Lise Hammond
(all sessions are held 7:00-8:30pm EST)
Gov. Whitmer Announces Expansion of MI Classroom Heroes COVID-19 Grants
New Grant Program Provides $2.5 Million for Specific Program Teachers
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks today announced the expansion of the MI Classroom Heroes COVID-19 Grants to include a new grant program for Great Start Readiness Program (GRSP), Head Start, adult education and young adult (ages 18-26) special education classroom teachers.
“The MI Classroom Heroes COVID-19 Grants are just a small token of our gratitude to educators for going above and beyond during the pandemic,” Governor Whitmer said. “When COVID-19 hit, teachers worked around the clock to quickly transform from in-person teaching to remote instruction to ensure that their students could continue learning. It is simply the right thing to do to expand these grants to include all specific program teachers across the state.”
The GRSP, Head Start, Adult Education and Young Adult Special Education Teacher COVID-19 Grant Program enables these specific program teachers to receive up to $500 for extra hours worked and costs incurred during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last spring.
A state budget appropriation signed by Governor Whitmer at the end of 2020 provides $2.5 million to make specific program teachers eligible to receive a MI Classroom Heroes COVID-19 Grant, who were not eligible under previous programs.
"The Classroom Heroes COVID-19 Grants provide funds that our educators so richly deserve for their outstanding work during the pandemic,” said David Hecker, President of the American Federation of Teachers Michigan. “In addition to the money, these grants are a sincere showing of respect for our teachers and support staff, and what they do for Michigan's students."
Full-time and part-time GRSP, Head Start, adult education and young adult special education teachers in a school district or nonprofit nonpublic school classrooms during the 2019-2020 school year prior to moving to remote learning are eligible.
To receive up to $500, specific program teachers must have performed at least of 75% of their standard instruction workload in brick-and-mortar classrooms to moving to remote instruction on April 2, 2020.
“My staff has been working with school districts and other stakeholders to help ensure that all eligible teachers and support staff receive the MI Classroom Heroes Grants,” State Treasurer Eubanks said. “We will work urgently to ensure these specific program teachers receive their much-deserved grant payments.”
The state Treasury Department is working with the Michigan Department of Education, school entities and other education partners to implement MI Classroom Heroes COVID-19 Grants. Eligible specific program teachers should consult the school entity where they worked during the 2019-2020 school year to ensure they receive a grant.
Grant funding checks for the GRSP, Head Start, Adult Education and Young Adult Special Education Teacher COVID-19 Grant Program are anticipated to be sent directly from the state Treasury Department to teachers in June.
“Expanding the MI Classroom Heroes Grant to GSRP staff is a tremendous acknowledgement of the value of the work that they do every day,” said Scott Koenigsknecht, Deputy Superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education. “These educators are committed to helping our earliest learners develop the social emotional and academic skills that will help them be prepared to successfully enter kindergarten. We appreciate them being recognized for the heroes that they are.”
Under the Teacher and Support Staff COVID-19 Grant Programs – the first two grant programs under the MI Classroom Heroes COVID-19 Grants umbrella – more than 138,000 K-12 teachers and support staff payments were sent MI Classroom Heroes Grants checks. More than $51 million is being distributed to eligible K-12 public school teachers and support staff and nonpublic school teachers.
For more information about MI Classroom Heroes COVID-19 Grants, go to www.Michigan.gov/MIClassroomHeroes.
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This new MiSTEM video was posted on our state-wide website, check it out.
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Labor and Economic Opportunity - MiSTEM Network
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Labor and Economic Opportunity - MiSTEM NetworkCoolest Projects online is a celebration of creativity and innovation where young people can showcase what they’ve made with technology. It is an opportunity to share their creations with a global audience and is free to enter.
Coolest Projects is an initiative run by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, and we welcome projects of all levels and stages. The project doesn't have to be finished!
Project registration closes on May 3, 2021, and we are hosting an online showcase and live-streamed ceremony, meaning young creators can join from anywhere in the world! Check out last year's showcase for inspiration!
Christina from the Coolest Projects team is here to help you share this event with your community. Feel free to email her at christina@raspberrypi.org to ask questions or brainstorm ideas to help folks learn about Coolest Projects!
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The world's leading technology fair for young peopleDocumentary: Detroit is Limitless
Born with a natural gift for computer coding, Joevell Arnold, 16, discovers his hidden talents in the computer lab of West Side Academy in Detroit. Encouraged and championed by his teacher, Judi Dent, who leads the school’s TEALS Program, Joevell graduates early from high school and embarks on a summer internship with Microsoft that helps him find a newfound passion and solidify his future plans for a technology career.
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Born with a natural gift for computer coding, Joevell Arnold, 16, discovers his hidden talents in the computer lab of West Side Academy in Detroit. Encouraged and championed by his teacher, Judi Dent, who leads the school’s TEALS Program, Joevell graduates early from high school and embarks on a s...Equip all students for the future with CS
Provide high school students with equitable access to computer science (CS) education and create a pathway to economic opportunity.
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Application: www.tealsk12.org/apply/schools/new/
Computer Science & Technology Education Program
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Discover the TEALS computer science and technology education program, which empowers young people with the skills and literacy they need today.detroitislimitless.com
Born with a natural gift for computer coding, Joevell Arnold, 16, discovers his hidden talents in the computer lab of West Side Academy in Detroit. Encouraged and championed by his teacher, Judi Dent, who leads the school’s TEALS Program, Joevell graduates early from high school and embarks on a s...