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Educationally Speaking

Issue 43 | June 2023
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Noteworthy News
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Future Proud Michigan Educators GYO Grant
*Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own Staff Grants Awarded *

Eighty school districts in Michigan will be developing more teachers from within their ranks with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own (GYO) staff grants.?A reported 1,375 future educators will be able to access funds as part of this effort. To meet the high interest for GYO programs, MDE will provide a second application window this summer. School districts that want to learn more about the Round 2 GYO application process and timeline can consult the GYO Grant website [ [link removed] ] or email [email protected]. Staff who are interested in learning more about financial support for future educators are encouraged to visit Michiganteacher.org [ [link removed] ] and MI Student Aid [ [link removed] ] to learn about funding opportunities for which they may be eligible. For more information, view?this press release [ [link removed] ].



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PME

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Heather Dew 2022 ESSPOY Winner
*Saline Paraeducator Highlighted in Latest #proudMIeducator Video* ?

Paraeducator Heather Dew,?the 2022 Michigan Education Support Staff Person of the Year (ESSPOY) uses American Sign Language (ASL) to teach and connect with students at Saline High School and is highlighted in the latest #proudMIeducator video [ [link removed] ]. To read more about Heather, check out this press release [ [link removed] ].?

Past videos can be found on the #proudMIeducator video playlist [ [link removed] ]. If you know a proud Michigan educator who should be considered for a future video feature, please email [email protected]. ?



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*Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY)*?

Be sure to check out a recent blog by Region 10 Teacher of the Year Carl Brownlee:?Standardized Test Reform [ [link removed] ].? This blog, along with past blogs from the Regional Teachers of the Year and Michigan Teacher of the Year are available on the Meemic Foundation website [ [link removed] ]. ?

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Teacher Discounts [ [link removed] ]

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Upcoming Opportunities
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Explore Conference Save the Date

EXPLORE Educator Conference

The Future Proud Michigan Educator (FPME) EXPLORE conference will be the first annual opportunity for FPME EXPLORE [ [link removed] ] educators (current and potential) to meet, learn, and exchange ideas. The primary purpose of the conference is to build a network of FMPE EXPLORE teachers to support educators and the continuous improvement of resources for programs.?

In addition to a keynote speaker, the breakout sessions offer a chance to address frequent questions and highlight best practices. Together, the sessions allow for collaboration across systems to facilitate the success of future educators in grades 6-12. The conference will take place October 10-11 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing, MI.?

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*Academy of Natural Resources Offers Educators Professional Development*

The Academy of Natural Resources (ANR) [ [link removed] ] offers educators the opportunity to learn about Michigan's diverse natural resources, discover current trends in their management, and experience activities that bring knowledge to the classroom. This year, the ANR CLASSIC will be held July 9-14 at the Ralph A. MacMullen Conference Center on Higgins Lake near Roscommon, MI. Among Michigan?s most popular professional development programs, ANR welcomes both formal and informal educators. Find information on scholarships and registration at Michigan.gov/ANR [ [link removed] ].

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*Explore Military Career Options*

Are you interested in learning about the career opportunities for students who are considering joining the military? Earn 5 State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) by exploring military career options! Visit Understanding the Modern Military [ [link removed] ] for further details.

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*Free and Low Cost Professional Learning Options*

Looking for new professional learning opportunities? Check out the Free and Low Cost Professional Learning Options [ [link removed] ]?document for current offerings.

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