Stories tagged: "Teachers"

Lifestyle
Lifestyle Everyone in This Tiny Michigan Town Knows the Same Catchy Song—Thanks to One Teacher

“The Keyboard Song” is as catchy as any Top-40 track. And it just might make you a better typist as well.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans May 10, 2023 2:50 pm EDT
Opinion Sen. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) speaks on the campaign trail in 2022. (Darrin Camilleri via Facebook)
Opinion Op-Ed: It’s Teacher Appreciation Week. Investing in Education is the Best Way to Show Our Gratitude

Sen. Darrin Camilleri's three favorite teachers, plus his take on how we can do a better job of supporting all of Michigan's educators. (Hint: It starts by listening.)

Sen. Darrin Camilleri Sen. Darrin Camilleri May 9, 2023 8:52 am EDT
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
Education
Education Michigan Teachers: Save Big with Our Comprehensive 2023 Teacher Discounts List

It's fair to say that teachers deserve all the breaks they can get. Here's a list of every discount we could find.

Sam Cohen Sam Cohen May 2, 2023 11:06 am EDT
Education
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

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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
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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 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