Michigan Office of Educator Excellence

State Superintendent @DrMaleyko shared his vision and priorities centered on putting #StudentsFirst during a recent interview on the @MASB podcast. #msdynmkt_trackingcontext=8839d6c4-8a5f-4054-90da-f3c966070000" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">misoundboard.libsyn.com/a-slap-shot-st…

CELEBRATE TEACHERS! With your camera app, help a student you know record a video about a #proudMIeducator. Get creative! Videos can be a student speaking, the family sharing, or a drawing with voiceover. Learn more: michigan.gov/mde/services/e…

SPREAD POSITIVITY with our Teacher Appreciation project! Open your camera app and help a student you know record a video about their amazing teacher. Camera shy? Submit a video of a drawing with a voiceover. More on the Teacher Appreciation Month webpage: michigan.gov/mde/services/e…

Curious about National Board Certification? The highly respected education certification strengthens teaching and student outcomes. Teachers in schoolwide Title I buildings may qualify for the National Board First Time Candidate Grant. Apply Aug 18, 2026! michigan.gov/mde/services/e…

ATTENTION, future #proudMIeducators! The Education Workforce Virtual Job Fair is this Wednesday, March 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Job seekers can register to attend up to the start time. app.brazenconnect.com/a/Michigan/e/x… #miched #pme

State Board of Education Member Dr. Judy Pritchett recently visited Ferndale Lower Elementary School of the Ferndale Public Schools District where students are excited about reading. #MarchReadingMonth

JOB SEEKERS! Register for the Education Workforce Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, March 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sign up now and explore the employers who will be there! app.brazenconnect.com/a/Michigan/e/x… #miched #pme

We celebrate Michigan’s amazing School Social Workers during National School Social Work Week, March 1–7! From counseling students and families to creating individualized plans that support learning and well‑being, School Social Workers help K–12 students thrive. Thank you!

Congratulations to Pine River Middle School teacher Stephanie Johnson, recipient of the Milken Educator Award for 2025! michigan.gov/mde/news-and-i…

2025-26 Region 6 Teacher of the Year, Becky Manore, recently met with MSU College of Education teacher candidates to share her insights on the profession.

Public schools are the heart of our communities. Join us in celebrating Public Schools Week 2026, Feb. 23-27, and help showcase the amazing work happening in public schools across Michigan and the country! #PSW26 #PublicSchoolProud

The Calvin University School of Education's "Celebrating Careers in Education" job fair for teachers is tomorrow, 2/24, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. calvin.edu/events/celebra…

Michigan’s Graduation Rate Reaches Record-High Again During 2024-25 School Year Read more here: tinyurl.com/4r252b87

In 1969, Dr. John Porter became the first African American to serve as Michigan superintendent of public instruction. The Michigan Department of Education acknowledges and celebrates the importance of Black History Month. #BlackHistoryMonth

Our final #LoveTeaching-themed question for this year's #LoveTeachingWeek is: What milestone in education are you celebrating?

We've heard a lot of great ideas and inspiring stories from educators during #LoveTeachingWeek. Today's #LoveTeaching-themed question is: What is something you miss from your first year of teaching?

Bob Richards is a Career & Technical Education (CTE) instructor with Stockbridge Community Schools. His approach sharpens students’ communication, problem-solving, and tech skills by learning and applying the latest in agricultural innovation. youtu.be/9GU7rM0Xm4U #CTEMonth

We've been asking educators to share their answers to one #LoveTeaching question each day this week. Today's #LoveTeachingWeek question is: How do you relax and practice self-care?

#TeacherAppreciationMonth is just around the corner. To honor our hardworking educators, MDE is seeking student- and family-created teacher appreciation videos to feature during Teacher Appreciation Month in May. Get creative! Find instructions here: michigan.gov/mde/services/e…

Congratulations to #Michigan's 2026-2027 Regional Teachers of the Year! Read more about the 10 amazing #educators selected this year: michigan.gov/mde/news-and-i… #PME