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19 Michigan educators selected out of 1,100+ to have their Amazon wish lists covered by ‘Clear the List’ campaign
Michigan VirtualMichigan residents encouraged to also support their local teachers A version of this article was also published on Fox 17 on September 19, 2022. LANSING, Mich. — Out of the more than 1,100 Michigan educators who submitted their classroom…
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools teacher awarded 2022 online mentor of the year
Michigan VirtualPLYMOUTH, Mich. – Barbara A. Rutecki of Plymouth, Mich. was named Michigan Virtual’s 2022 Online Mentor of the Year – a distinction given to a mentor who has demonstrated excellence in teaching and enhanced student success in the online…
Oxford teacher named 2022 online teacher of the year
Michigan VirtualVersions of this article were also published in the Oakland Press on September 5, 2022, and in the Midland Daily News on September 11, 2022. OXFORD, Mich. – Maria Wolbert of Oxford, Mich. was named Michigan Virtual’s 2022 Online Teacher…
RFQ: Customer Identity Tool
Michigan VirtualI. INTRODUCTION Michigan Virtual™ is requesting Quotes for an identity management solution and services to support identity management for a select number of customers in a limited pilot. The identity management solution (hereinafter referred to as “Solution”) is to…
Michigan educators encouraged to submit their Amazon wish list for ‘Clear the List’ campaign
Michigan VirtualVersions of this article were also published on Fox 17, WILX 10, and WLSN 6 on August 16, 2022. LANSING, Mich. — As teachers prepare their classrooms for school later this month, educators are encouraged to submit their Amazon…
Michigan hosts bootcamp for educators, spurring development of future classroom innovations
Brandon BautistaLANSING, Mich. — Teachers from across Michigan gathered virtually last week for the Michigan EdTech Innovation Bootcamp, learning skills to develop their own ideas or businesses for classroom innovation. The Bootcamp was organized by Michigan Virtual with support from…
Michigan school innovation contest awards $20,000 to ideas in STEM, world exploration, and life skills
Michigan VirtualLANSING, Mich. — Educators from Stockbridge, Ann Arbor, and Livonia have been chosen as the winners of the Michigan EdTech Innovation Pitch Contest, sharing $20,000 in business startup grants and legal and creative startup assistance. The concepts developed from…
Michigan principal shares his top strategies for starting a therapy dog program in schools
Michigan VirtualHOUGHTON, Mich. — Calumet’s Washington Middle School principal Joel Asiala was featured on a recent statewide series about innovation in Michigan classrooms, the BRIGHT series, for his work creating therapy dog programs in the schools where he has worked,…
Ludington assistant principal shares why starting an esports program at his school helps students thrive
Michigan VirtualLUDINGTON, Mich. — Ludington High School assistant principal Steve Forsberg was featured on a recent statewide series about innovation in Michigan classrooms, the BRIGHT series, for his work launching an esports program that provides opportunities for students who may…
Lake Shore Public Schools media specialist shares her top strategies in the classroom to manage student mental health
Michigan VirtualLANSING, Mich. — Jodie Kleymeer, a media specialist from Lake Shore Public Schools, was featured on a recent statewide series about innovation in Michigan classrooms, the BRIGHT series, for the practices she implements in her classroom to address student…
Five Michigan educators selected as finalists in classroom Innovation Contest
Michigan VirtualLANSING, Mich. — Five Michigan educators have been chosen to advance as finalists in the Michigan EdTech Innovation Pitch Contest. Each of the finalists will advance to a pitch presentation on June 22, where first, second, and third place…
Michigan educational innovation contest launched
Michigan Virtual$20,000+ and business startup support offered to top three winners LANSING, Mich. — Michigan residents are encouraged to submit their ideas for improving teaching and learning in a new Michigan EdTech Innovation Pitch Contest & Bootcamp. Through a partnership…
RFQ: Information Technology Assessment
Michigan VirtualI. INTRODUCTION Michigan Virtual™ is requesting Quotes for a review and analysis of our technology operations. This audit would consider our organizational goals, job positions, skill sets, and processes and make recommendations for optimization. Not to be included in…
Statement on Gov. Whitmer’s 2022 State of the State
Michigan VirtualLANSING, Mich. — The following statement can be attributed to Jamey Fitzpatrick, President and CEO of Michigan Virtual: “If we’ve learned anything from this pandemic, it’s this: the future success of Michigan’s education system is absolutely dependent on innovation…
International Day of Education gives students, educators opportunity to expand skills
Michigan VirtualLANSING, Mich. — Michigan school administrators, educators are encouraged to address issues of equity and inclusion in schools through free programming made possible by a collaboration between Michigan Virtual, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. This week…
RFQ: K-12 Learning Assessment Platform
Michigan VirtualRevised December 10, 2021 I. INTRODUCTION Michigan Virtual™ is requesting Quotes for an assessment authoring and distribution platform that delivers assessments seamlessly to users (students and teachers) and is Learning Management System (LMS) and device agnostic. For the purposes…
Michigan organization receives international acclaim for innovation in education during pandemic
Michigan VirtualLANSING, Mich. — Michigan Virtual, a leading online education provider, has been named a winner of the 2021 Impact Awards by Innovation Leader, an unbiased, independent media and events company focused on helping change-makers in large organizations deliver real…
Education leaders collaborate to offer free inclusive learning support to Michigan teachers
Michigan VirtualLANSING, Mich. — Through a partnership between Michigan Virtual, Michigan State University’s College of Education, and the University of Michigan School of Education, Michigan teachers now have free access to newly developed professional learning content that offers current research…
National Online Learning Day: The ins and outs of virtual learning
Michigan VirtualThe article “National Online Learning Day: The ins and outs of virtual learning” — originally published by WZZM Grand Rapids on September 15, 2021 — features an interview with Dr. Shannon Smith, our senior director of student learning, who…
‘Adolescent Suicide Prevention for Schools and Communities’ online resources now available to educators and communities across Michigan
Michigan VirtualThis article was published in DBusiness on September 7, 2021, in WJMN on September 8, 2021, and WLNS on September 9, 2021. Courses offered at no cost to school administration, staff, and community members LANSING, Mich. – Blue Cross…
