Take a minute to nominate a teacher for the 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year. Just complete this online form (it’s quick and easy)! ➡️ mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9B…

The Michigan Department of Education is still welcoming applications for the Future Proud Michigan Educator (PME) Military #Veterans grant. For more information, please visit the Future Proud Michigan Educator Military Veteran's webpage: michigan.gov/mde/services/e… #miched

The Michigan Teacher Leadership Advisory Council (MTLAC) is made up of ten Regional Teachers of the Year, including the Teacher of the Year. The 2025-2026 MTLAC cohort met last Friday to begin work on this year’s collective project that will address a pressing educational issue.

National Board Certification (NBC) is the gold standard in teacher certification. The 27m(7) National Board First Time Candidate grant covers program fees for teachers in schoolwide Title I buildings pursuing NBC. Round 3 applications open August 18, 2025: michigan.gov/mde/services/e…

Michigan school districts set to offer $10M in innovative literacy initiatives to support students. Read more here: tinyurl.com/ymvys4ye

On Tuesday, #Michigan/Regional Teachers of the Year (MTOY/RTOY) attended Meemic's 9th Annual FORE! Education Golf Outing. Left to right are: Owen Bondono (20-21 MTOY), Sarah Kresnak (25-26 RTOY), Corey Rosser (25-26 MTOY), Becky Manore (25-26 RTOY), and Leah Porter (21-22 MTOY).

Interested in becoming a National Board Certified Teacher? Teachers in schoolwide Title I buildings may be eligible to receive grant awards to pay for the certification. The application opens August 18, 2025. michigan.gov/mde/services/e…

Michigan’s 2025-26 Regional Teachers of the Year share the importance of supporting teachers so that teachers can better serve children in the latest #proudMIeducator video. youtu.be/0Xg7tTt9VKI?fe…

It’s official! The application for Round 3 of the 27m(7) grant opened today. Teachers in schoolwide Title I buildings wishing to become Nationally Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) may be eligible for their fees to be covered! michigan.gov/mde/services/e…

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: mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d5…

The annual educator effectiveness ratings data appeals window is open September 1 – December 1. It is time to check your effectiveness ratings for accuracy and make changes to any inaccuracies by making a request to your district. Learn more today! michigan.gov/mde/services/e… #pme

State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice and #Michigan Teacher of the Year Corey Rosser from Quest High School take a photo before Rosser's State Board of Education presentation. Dr. Rice shows support for Quest High School by wearing the t-shirt given to him by Quest students.

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

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! michigan.gov/mde/services/e… #proudMIeducator

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! michigan.gov/mde/services/e…

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.

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

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.

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

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! michigan.gov/mde/services/e…