Stories tagged: "teacher"

Education Candice Jackson, a third grade teacher at Mann Learning Community, was named Michigan Teacher of the Year Thursday. (Ethan Bakuli/Chalkbeat)
Education Michigan’s Teacher of the Year is Candice Jackson from Detroit

As Jackson walked into the lunchroom Thursday afternoon, she was met with a roar of applause and cheers from Mann students and staff.

Chalkbeat Detroit Chalkbeat Detroit May 5, 2023 12:26 pm EDT
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Education 14 Gifts Teachers Say They Love Getting During Teacher Appreciation Week, from $0-$20

We asked teachers what Teacher Appreciation Week gifts they love to get. Their answers (plus links) are right here—including free things you can do that’ll mean a lot. 

Sam Cohen Sam Cohen April 24, 2023 6:16 am EDT
Education Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pledged to deliver on the issues that make a real difference in Michiganders' lives—including by lowering their costs, and building a stronger economy. (Courtesy/Governor Gretchen Whitmer via Facebook)
Education Aspiring Michigan Teachers Secure Cash Under State Recruitment Plan 

More than 600 aspiring teachers received some big help with their college tuition this week thanks to a new state assistance program from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration designed to support students and alleviate a shortage of educators across Michigan.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski February 24, 2023 4:33 pm EST
Education (Courtesy of Cheriese Gipson via Chalkbeat Detroit)
Education This Michigan Preschool Teacher has Bottomless Apron Pockets—and Other Superpowers

Spend an hour with Cheriese Gipson, and you can’t help but get a sense of what she’s like as a preschool teacher.

Chalkbeat Detroit Chalkbeat Detroit February 17, 2023 10:22 am EST
Economy The Michigan Education Association participated in a demonstration in Lansing in 2021. (Courtesy/Michigan Education Association via Facebook)
Economy Teacher Unions Back Right-To-Work Repeal—Even Though It Won’t Help Them

Michigan teachers unions are backing a Democratic plan that would help labor groups in the state generate more resources for their collective bargaining efforts, even though the plan wouldn’t involve public school educators or other government employees.

Chalkbeat Detroit Chalkbeat Detroit February 3, 2023 1:43 pm EST

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A new billboard popped up near the Orlando International Airport this week encouraging travelers to turn around and head to Michigan. (Photo Illustration) News New Billboards Urge Florida Visitors to Turn Around and Go to Michigan
Michigan is filled with dog-friendly beaches. Family & Pets 21 Dog-Friendly Michigan Beaches That’ll Give Your Pooch the Zoomies
This image provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources shows emergency personnel, aircraft and heavy equipment being used to suppress the wildfire near Grayling. (The Michigan Department of Natural Resources via AP) Safety Michigan Wildfire That Burned 3+ Square Miles Sparked by Campfire on Private Land
Photo by Isaac Constans Michigan Life Put These 13 Mackinac Island Activities on Your Bucket List
Education Members of the Michigan Parents' Council pose with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after their first meeting in September. (Courtesy Photo)
Education Report: Here’s What Michigan Parents Want to See Change in Public Schools

A Michigan task force heard from parents across the state and delivered their recommendations to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for the next budget.

Hope O'Dell Hope O'Dell December 16, 2022 3:39 pm EST
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Education New Apprenticeships to Cover Tuition for Future Michigan Teachers 

Officials say it's a pathway for support staff, school volunteers, and students to become certified teachers.

Kyle Kaminski Kyle Kaminski November 16, 2022 3:23 pm EST