Michigan Department of Education

06/05/2026

State Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko, several members of the Michigan Department of Education team and State Board of Education members thoroughly enjoyed attending the Michigan School for the Deaf graduation ceremony today.

Congratulations, graduates!

06/04/2026

Michigan teachers are the best!

Please take a moment to nominate a teacher for 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year.

It’s quick and easy.

Complete this online form and let a teacher know you appreciate them. See the weblink below: https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VO6y33yPJYG0t0?fbclid=IwY2xjawSOvTVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvRzNpSjZ3bU5RU0FmcFVZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHo95yRR2FLJ54xVKLiWs3VaaXvxy8rrEJ80_7TBHrDnoaouSop2SEjEjW15h_aem_ncNbsfdApP6OJ8PCgo7RHQ

06/04/2026

Grant opportunity for Michigan teachers!

A grant is available to cover program fees for National Board Certification for educators employed in schoolwide Title I buildings.

The application opens August 18, 2026. Don’t miss this chance to connect professional learning with classroom practice and make an even greater impact on students!

Learn more by visiting the National Board Certification Grant Opportunities webpage:
https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/ed-serv/educator-retention-supports/recognition-programs/national-board-certification/grants?fbclid=IwY2xjawSOqtpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6RFRPTGtwV2FnUGF5cHdXc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjpLUxzHVOEv-c2gLzo5jncQBb1j5Z-VQPPl7BXwH5O-969iqV4nSY_U-UsW_aem_lYkD4yJ0A0llijfdJidgaw

Grant opportunity for Michigan teachers! A grant is available to cover program fees for National Board Certification for educators employed in schoolwide Title I buildings. The application opens August 18, 2026. Don’t miss this chance to connect professional learning with classroom practice and make an even greater impact on students! Learn more by visiting the National Board Certification Grant Opportunities webpage: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/ed-serv/educator-retention-supports/recognition-programs/national-board-certification/grants

06/03/2026

What’s for lunch, Michigan?

Today, we share a tray from Charlotte High School in Charlotte Public Schools, MI in Eaton County.

What makes this tray so wonderful?

It has baked chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, kiwi, Michigan-grown corn on the cob, whole grain roll, strawberry cup, juice and ice cold Michigan Milk.

We thank the team at Charlotte Public Schools for serving your students great school lunches!

05/29/2026

As we close out , check this out.

As 2026 comes to a close, we again express our gratitude to educators everywhere, whose time and effort brighten the future. Every day. We see you! And this May, a lot of our social media followers saw you, too. Thank you for all you do!

05/29/2026

Governor Gretchen Whitmer Signs Executive Order to Establish Every Child Reads Champions Council, Supporting Literacy Efforts and Student Success

“Improving literacy is the top priority of the Michigan Department of Education,” said State Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko. “We are excited to continue working with the governor and her team on the Every Child Reads initiative. The department will remain strongly committed to partnering with educators and stakeholders statewide in accomplishing Goal 2 in Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, to improve early literacy achievement, and to implement the landmark 2024 literacy and dyslexia laws. We need as many champions as possible to ensure that literacy remains a top priority for the good of our students.”