Don't miss Dr. Bryan Beverly, K-12 Outreach Director, and Tyler Thur, K-12 Outreach Associate Director of Data & Evaluation, presenting **TOMORROW** (10/7) at the House Office Building during an @IPPSR Public Policy Forum! Register using the link in our bio!

We’re back in full swing for the 2025-26 school year! September's newsletter features the launch of the EPLP, AEPLP, and MSU-BMEA Policy Modules. It also shares insights on funding debates through Capitol Perspectives and new @EPICedpolicy research. Check out the link in our bio!

Tomorrow, K-12 Outreach Associate Director of Data & Evaluation and Michigan EPLP Co-Coordinator Tyler Thur will help aspiring teacher leaders link data, evaluation, and policy change during a virtual ExpandED - CATALYST Session with @TTUEducation. Check our bio for the link!

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Happy Friday! Before you jump into the long weekend, take a few minutes to peruse this month's edition of In Focus. We celebrate the work done at the 2025 Flint Leadership Retreat, share a new book, monitor some education policy developments, and note a wave of upcoming events.

It's the first day of classes! As learning kicks off for a new academic year, we wanted to share some interesting things to learn about the MSU College of Education.

On behalf of the MSU K-12 Outreach Office, we’re sending our best wishes to our school and district partners as you begin the 2025–26 school year. We’re excited to continue collaborating with you this year and cheering on all the growth and success ahead. Go Green!

With Michigan EPFP and AEPLP apps due soon, we have a new video to kick off the 2025-26 program year. Take just a few minutes to see how the Office of K-12 Outreach is helping EPFP Fellows build powerful partnerships to support education across the state. Link in bio!

July is wrapping up, and whether you're savoring the last drops of summer or already prepping for the new school year, the July edition of In Focus has what you need. Tap the link in our bio for the full breakdown!

Thanks for your support @IPPSR!

Thanks to a MAPPR grant from the IPPSR, K-12 Outreach recently completed a policy brief on how Michigan districts navigated the ESSER fiscal cliff and how their experiences should inform future education funding debates. Explore the full brief via links in our bio.

🗓️ Register by August 4 for our Inter-Rater Reliability Training! Earn 5.0 SCECHs while building your skills in observation, evidence collection, and consistent educator feedback.

With state lawmakers resuming negotiations two weeks after the Michigan Legislature missed their July 1 budget deadline and the U.S. Supreme Court greenlighting mass firings at the U.S. Department of Education, there's a lot going on in education policy. Learn more at link in bio

If you missed one of our in-person events. No problem! Join us for a free, virtual session designed to support educators rooted in rural communities on their path to certification and career growth. To register visit the link in our bio!

Need a break from the heat? Cool off with the latest edition of In Focus. This month, we're celebrating the graduation of the 2024–25 EPFP Fellows and the program's 50th Anny. We're spotlighting a USDA-funded project! Tap the link in bio to read more about upcoming opportunities

How are Michigan schools handling the expiration of ESSER funds? Thanks to a grant from @IPPSR, we asked district leaders and got some answers. Take some time to review our findings via our research overview and interview on MSU Today! Links in bio!

Join us this summer for a dynamic, hands-on session designed to sharpen your evaluation practice. Whether you're certifying for the first time or renewing, this training delivers the tools you need to ensure every observation is consistent, accurate, and fair. Link in bio!

Join us June 19, 24, 25, or 26 for a FREE virtual program designed to help you explore personalized pathways to teacher certification and career advancement. This is your opportunity to build on your experience and take the next step in your education journey. Link in bio!

Approaching last call to register for the 2025 Emerging Leaders program! Don’t miss out on an opportunity to earn an MSU micro-credential and explore the knowledge, skills , and mindsets required to be a successful leader in today’s complex educational environments. Link in bio!

Two Friday tasks! First, check out K-12 Outreach Director Dr. Bryan Beverly on WDET, live from Mackinac ( https://t.co/6cL2LT6WMr). Then, review our May newsletter with a celebration of our graduates, emerging research, and a slew of upcoming events ( https://t.co/nlFttLtf1K)!