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Young minds: New teachers’ impact on equitable science learning

July 18, 2025 by Fernanda Pires, University of Michigan

A new study examines how different approaches to equity in science education work together, potentially influencing future teachers and PD.

New elementary teachers who promote equity in science are proving highly effective at engaging students, no matter their background, a new University of Michigan study shows.

AI in Education

Building an educator’s AI toolbox

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Enhance engagement, personalize instruction, and streamline tasks with AI tools that support smarter, more efficient classroom learning.

It seems like everywhere you look, AI is there--and classrooms are no exception. During an ISTELive 25 session, Eric Curts, a technology integration specialist with the Stark Portage…

AI in Education

New partnership trains Michigan teachers for AI innovation

June 27, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

The collaboration will support AI readiness in schools via the state’s existing network of instructional and educational technology coaches.

A new partnership between Michigan Virtual and the AI Education Project (aiEDU) will position Michigan for successful innovation opportunities within the AI in education space.

Computer Science Education

High school computer science classes might expand in Michigan–will that address equity issues?

August 16, 2024 by Alex Klaus, Chalkbeat

Under-resourced schools may struggle to offer high-quality computer science courses due to a lack of certified staff and equity divides.

In her two years of high school at Dearborn Public Schools’ Virtual K-12 school, rising junior Weaam AlAliyi has already learned about computer programming, understanding algorithms, and data…

Newsline

GMB Announces New Brand Centered on Creating Abundance in Education

August 14, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Holland, Michigan – GMB, a planning, architecture, engineering, enrollment marketing, and branding firm serving schools and universities, has announced a ... Read more

AI in Education

Michigan Virtual survey highlights K-12 educators’ AI beliefs, needs

July 25, 2024 by Laura Ascione

AI holds near-limitless potential to revolutionize the educational experience for educators and students, spreading equity and efficiency.

A Michigan Virtual survey of more than 1,000 educators from classrooms, districts, and support organizations found higher trust in AI among building and district administrators than within teacher…

Teaching Trends

4 strategies that bring nature’s power to your classroom

May 8, 2024 by Cory Kavanagh, Van Andel Institute for Education

Weaving nature into existing science lessons can foster student curiosity and creativity and invigorate your teaching.

We humans are still deeply tied to the cycles of nature. As such, I believe the solution for curbing our students’ excess energy lies in reconnecting them with…

Newsline

SME Education Foundation Expands Manufacturing and Engineering Opportunities to 15K Additional Michigan Students

April 18, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — More Michigan students will have access to new advanced manufacturing technology and training through the ... Read more

AI in Education

Michigan Virtual’s statewide workgroup releasing AI guidance for K-12 educators

April 17, 2024 by Katie Jesaitis, Martin Waymire

AI guidance for K-12 educators focuses on data compliance, ethical use requirements, and the challenges around disclosure for educators.

Alongside statewide education partners, the nonprofit Michigan Virtual has released a sample K-12 AI Guidance document that specifically addresses educators’ approach to AI use.

Improving the Learning Curve – It’s in the Air

December 1, 2022October 13, 2022 by Jeff Festa

A Michigan-based public school enlists Honeywell to transform school district infrastructure so that both students and faculty can breathe easier ... Read more

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Grand Valley State University and Littera Education Partner to Provide High-Impact Tutoring to Every K-12 Student in Michigan

June 2, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

New York – June 2, 2022 – A new partnership between the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) NextEd Co-Lab and ... Read more

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ShopWithScrip Rebrands as RaiseRight, Announces Lou Agnese as Chief Executive Officer

May 12, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (May 12, 2022)—ShopWithScrip, the largest gift card fundraising platform in the United States, has rebranded as RaiseRight and ... Read more

Student Well-Being

One way to address student mental health? Bring the clinic to school

December 7, 2022April 20, 2022 by Koby Levin, Chalkbeat Detroit

In Michigan, school-based mental health centers and clinics are poised for an expansion in the wake of the pandemic.

Many Michigan school administrators say they’ve often served as stand-in public health officials during the pandemic. So it’s no surprise that districts across the state are eager to…

Newsline

Introducing a new State and District Data Validation Tool for SKYWARD® Users

April 6, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

KALAMAZOO, Michigan – APRIL 6, 2022 – Level Data, Inc. announces a new suite of data validation tools for districts ... Read more

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Lexia Nationwide Report Finds 80% of Students Using Lexia Core5 Reading Did Not Experience Literacy Learning Loss During Remote and Hybrid Learning in the 2020-21 Academic Year

September 24, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON (Sept. 23, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, today released new research titled “Using Lexia Core5 ... Read more

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Whatever it takes: How one underserved district continues to make it through the pandemic

January 25, 2023August 24, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

A superintendent forges a path for her district—a path that highlights student voice and community

Listening to Alena Zachery-Ross, Superintendent of Ypsilanti Community Schools in Michigan, managing her district through this pandemic almost sounds like a positive story.

District Management

Making access and equity a reality for diverse students

October 16, 2020October 5, 2020 by Robert Low

Learn how two school districts have made equity and future success top priorities for diverse student populations

Large school districts in different parts of the United States have now developed systematic ways to increase diverse students’ access to advanced courses, and the districts are also…

Newsline

Dean Transportation to treat all vehicles with MicrobeCare™ antimicrobial

August 19, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

For over 50 years, Dean has placed the safety of its passengers above all else, having a long history of ... Read more

District Management

Betsy DeVos nomination clears Senate committee in tight vote

February 1, 2017 by Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press

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STEM & STEAM

The project-based STEM curriculum that’s big on real-world rigor

February 8, 2016 by Diane Curtis

Project Lead the Way is a STEM-centered curriculum that introduces students to engineering and robotics with a real-world twist..

Best Practices in School IT Management

ONE way districts are negotiating cheap, reliable internet for themselves

February 18, 2015 by By Bridget McCrea

As an early adopter of the “county-wide internet” concept, the School District of the City of Pontiac in Michigan pays less than a third of the statewide average…

Blended Learning

More kids taking online classes, but performance lagging

February 10, 2015February 9, 2015 by By Lori Higgins, Detroit Free Press

This article is no longer available.

Young minds: New teachers’ impact on equitable science learning

Building an educator’s AI toolbox

New partnership trains Michigan teachers for AI innovation

High school computer science classes might expand in Michigan–will that address equity issues?

GMB Announces New Brand Centered on Creating Abundance in Education

Michigan Virtual survey highlights K-12 educators’ AI beliefs, needs

4 strategies that bring nature’s power to your classroom

SME Education Foundation Expands Manufacturing and Engineering Opportunities to 15K Additional Michigan Students

Michigan Virtual’s statewide workgroup releasing AI guidance for K-12 educators

Grand Valley State University and Littera Education Partner to Provide High-Impact Tutoring to Every K-12 Student in Michigan

ShopWithScrip Rebrands as RaiseRight, Announces Lou Agnese as Chief Executive Officer

One way to address student mental health? Bring the clinic to school

Introducing a new State and District Data Validation Tool for SKYWARD® Users

Lexia Nationwide Report Finds 80% of Students Using Lexia Core5 Reading Did Not Experience Literacy Learning Loss During Remote and Hybrid Learning in the 2020-21 Academic Year

Making access and equity a reality for diverse students

Dean Transportation to treat all vehicles with MicrobeCare™ antimicrobial

Betsy DeVos nomination clears Senate committee in tight vote

The project-based STEM curriculum that’s big on real-world rigor

More kids taking online classes, but performance lagging

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

100 Learning Spaces Transformed, $5 Million Invested: School Specialty and College Football Playoff Foundation Celebrate Impact Across Schools Nationwide

ACT and Texas Instruments Collaborate to Enhance Student Success in Mathematics

Big Ideas Start Young: Games for Change Opens 2026 Student Challenge to Game Creators and Innovators Ages 10–25

BBC Learning Hub Launches Walking with Dinosaurs Virtual Field Trip Resources

Four education innovators honored with the 2025 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education

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