MSU K12 Outreach

Proud to see @MSUCollegeofEd once again recognized among the nation’s best—reflecting the excellence of our faculty, students, alumni, and staff, and our continued impact across education. #GoGreen

We are excited to announce that this year the Global EPLP program will be traveling to Copenhagen, Denmark and Trondheim, Norway to examine innovative policy initiatives, school practices, and cultural traditions! To be a part of this amazing experience. View the link in our bio!

On a stormy spring day, we invite you to tuck in and take some time to review our March 2026 In Focus newsletter. We feature Michigan-specific initiatives, national conferences and projects we've been invited to or supported, and K-12 updates from Lansing and DC. Link in bio!

Registration is now open for the 2026 Emerging Leaders Program, taking place July 8–10 in East Lansing, MI. Join us this July and take the next step in your leadership journey. Register now through the link in our bio.

Join us for our 2026 Learning Initiative, which explores a single, timely theme through the lenses of education & kinesiology hosted by the Office of Access & Community Engagement. Our next speaker is Adrian H. Huerta (@USCPullias) on 03/19. Join us: education.msu.edu/events/2026/03…

Happy Friday and MSU Spring Break! As you have some time this weekend, consider reviewing our February 2026 newsletter. It includes a new chance to partner on 27h funds, resources for BHM and WHM, some key dates, and reflections on state and federal policy news! Link in bio!

Save the Date! The 2026 Emerging Leaders Program returns July 8–10 in East Lansing, MI. An immersive leadership experience for aspiring and current school leaders! Join our mailing list through the link in our bio to receive registration details when it opens!

It's cold outside (again), but we have a new edition of the In Focus newsletter to enjoy while you nestle in this weekend. You'll find a profile of K-12 Outreach's Data & Evaluation Team, some policy news from Lansing and DC, and our updated impact report! Link in bio!

Happy Friday! Before you jump into winter break, make sure to check out our December 2025 newsletter. We review some of our favorite projects and research from last year, summarize the 2025 GEPLP in Costa Rica, and share some policy updates from Lansing and DC. Link in bio!

Gobble gobble! Before you dig into a banquet of your favorite Thanksgiving foods, we have a cornucopia of stories featuring our work, research, and education policy updates. Take some time today or during the upcoming break to review our November newsletter! Link in bio!

What a great project to get to support!

Happy Halloween! Before you're busy giving out (or collecting) candy, we have a bushel of treats in our October 2025 In Focus newsletter. Don't miss updates about our work! We also have interesting policy updates and research insights about teacher absenteeism! Link in bio!

n Tuesday, October 7th, researchers from MSU and UofM joined IPPSR to discuss findings on how K-12 schools and local governments are preparing for the loss of ARPA funding. Click the link to view their presentations. ippsr.msu.edu/public-policy/…

We're so grateful to have received grant funding from @IPPSR to do this important research!

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!

Check it out: mailchi.mp/3ffa37523585/a…

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.