The latest #proudMIeducator video features Le Tran, an #art educator at East Kentwood High School in Kentwood Public Schools: https://t.co/5dCrGT8NGw #pme

Today is Special Education Day! This December 2nd marks the 50th anniversary of President Ford signing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students. #SpecialEducationDay

Michigan Teacher of the Year Corey Rosser (center) takes a selfie with keynote speaker Joe Sanfelippo (left) and Brittany Smith of the Michigan Department of Education (right) at last week's gathering for the Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP).

Nominate an outstanding classroom teacher and/or principal for the Michigan Department of Education Talent Pool! Recommendations should be submitted by the nominee's supervisor using this form:

Frankenmuth teacher who has earned national accolades featured in latest #proudMIeducator video. Read more here: https://t.co/kfyJHgV5gf

#AmericanEducationWeek is an opportunity to honor the lasting impact educators and education support professionals make every day. We also celebrate continued collaboration among teachers, parents, guardians, and communities to ensure the success of every student. #ThankATeacher

Don't forget! The annual educator effectiveness ratings data appeals window is open September 1 – December 1. Check your effectiveness ratings for accuracy and make changes to any inaccuracies by making a request to your district. Learn more today! https://t.co/w11Vx79JGM #pme

On #VeteransDay, we honor all who served. We also celebrate veterans who have become educators. Former military members bring leadership, work ethic, concern for students, and life experience to the classroom. Learn more about the transition to teaching: https://t.co/79nATAQn9N

Last week, Michigan Teacher of the Year Corey Rosser visited schools in Shepherd (home to Region 4 Teacher of the Year Heather Wolf) and Harrison. He connected with educators at various stages of their careers to gather their insights about how to help students reach their goals.

November 3-7 is School Psychology Awareness Week. Join us as we thank school psychologists who help students “find their path.” Here are some resources to celebrate their work from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): https://t.co/I4JE6tWktN #SchoolPsychWeek

Michigan Teacher of the Year Corey Rosser was a recent guest on the Michigan Association of School Boards' MI SoundBoard podcast. He discussed being his authentic self and the importance of alternative education. Listen now:

The EXPLORE grant application is open October 23-December 4! Districts can provide tuition support up to $10,000 each to graduates who participated in EXPLORE programs in the past. Visit the EXPLORE grant Section 504 website for more: https://t.co/9Ax2LOtFNr

There's still time! The annual educator effectiveness ratings data appeals window is open September 1 – December 1. Check your effectiveness ratings for accuracy and make changes to any inaccuracies by making a request to your district. Learn more today! https://t.co/w11Vx79JGM

On Friday, October 10, Michigan Teacher of the Year Corey Rosser delivered the keynote address to attendees of the Central Michigan University Teacher Candidate Conference in Mt. Pleasant. #proudMIeducator #PME #miched

Happy #WorldTeachersDay! Today we honor the educators who do far more than teach—they ignite curiosity, nurture resilience, and shape the future one student at a time. To every teacher who has stayed late, believed in a student, or sparked a lifelong love of learning—thank you.

October is National Principals Month! We honor and thank principals across the state for all they do to support Michigan students, teachers, schools, and communities. #ThankAPrincipal #miched #proudMIeducator #PME #NationalPrincipalsMonth

Reminder: The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) wants you to be aware that the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) will be offline beginning Friday, September 26, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. due to a server upgrade.

Reminder: The annual educator effectiveness ratings data appeals window is open September 1–December 1. It's time to check your effectiveness ratings for accuracy and make changes to any inaccuracies by making a request to your district. Learn more today! https://t.co/w11Vx79JGM

The 27m(7) National Board First Time Candidate grant window closes on September 29, 2025. If you are interested in becoming a National Board Certified Teacher and are employed in a schoolwide Title I building, don't miss this opportunity! https://t.co/E0rTgGUn5t #proudMIeducator

September is #LibraryCardSignUpMonth! Discover the endless possibilities offered at your local #MiLibraries.