Leadership Coaching for Innovation Part 1

Michigan Virtual

At Michigan Virtual, innovation is not a one-time initiative—it is an ongoing, human-centered process. Through the Innovator’s Journeys framework and Leadership Coaching for Innovation, leaders are supported in navigating complexity and driving meaningful, lasting change.

Portrait of a Graduate 101 Part 4

Tovah Sheldon

Sarah Pazur

For decades, education systems have relied on familiar benchmarks but struggle to capture what young people actually need to navigate a rapidly changing world. This gap between what we measure and what truly matters has led many districts to a powerful organizing idea: the Portrait of a Graduate.

Portrait of a Graduate 101 Part 3

Michigan Virtual

For decades, education systems have relied on familiar benchmarks but struggle to capture what young people actually need to navigate a rapidly changing world. This gap between what we measure and what truly matters has led many districts to a powerful organizing idea: the Portrait of a Graduate.

Portrait of a Graduate 101 Part 2

Michigan Virtual

For decades, education systems have relied on familiar benchmarks but struggle to capture what young people actually need to navigate a rapidly changing world. This gap between what we measure and what truly matters has led many districts to a powerful organizing idea: the Portrait of a Graduate.

Portrait of a Graduate 101 Part 1

Michigan Virtual

For decades, education systems have relied on familiar benchmarks but struggle to capture what young people actually need to navigate a rapidly changing world. This gap between what we measure and what truly matters has led many districts to a powerful organizing idea: the Portrait of a Graduate.

Just the essentials: What mentors of online students want and need from professional learning

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute

Research indicates that online learners perform better when they have strong onsite mentor support. But mentors need support, too. Drawing on survey responses, this blog examines mentors’ current practices, key challenges, and unmet needs—and what those insights mean for designing more effective professional learning.

How Students Really Use AI (with Karle Delo from Michigan Virtual)

Michigan Virtual

Self-Efficacy, Culture, and the Path to AI Adoption in Schools (with Dr. Nikolas McGehee)

Michigan Virtual

Every School Needs an AI Playbook

Jamey Fitzpatrick

AI Can Fix What’s Broken in Schools—If We Do It Right (with Aaron Baughman from Michigan Virtual)

Michigan Virtual

The Human Side of Systems Change (Part 2) with Dr. Tovah Sheldon

Michigan Virtual

Everyone Has a Story

Danielle Peck

Have You Considered AI in Your Classroom? A Khanmigo Pilot Story

Christa Green

In a two-phase pilot across Michigan schools, educators used Khanmigo, an AI-powered tutor and teaching assistant, to explore how AI might support teaching and learning. Their reflections surfaced both opportunities and challenges. The big takeaway? AI has potential, but only with intentional support.

Out of Order, Still Out of Reach: Variations in Pacing among World Language Students

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute

Cuccolo & Green’s (2025) report highlighted the relationship between students’ assignment submission patterns and final course scores. Given that pacing has important implications for student performance, knowing what assignment submission patterns look like across schools with varying demographics could help prompt early identification and intervention. As such, this blog explores students’ assignment submission patterns based on school-level demographic information.

From Curiosity to Career: Exploring Possibilities with VR

Melissa Graeser

Explore how immersive VR simulations helped students step into real-world roles: from EMTs to chefs, all without leaving the classroom.

The AI Horizon: Case Studies in Michigan Education's Transformation (Part 1)

Justin Bruno

The AI Horizon: Case Studies in Michigan Education’s Transformation (Part 2)

Justin Bruno

Mastering Change: Coaching as the Lever for Transformation in Education

Tovah Sheldon

Out of Order, Still Out of Reach: An Interview with a Researcher

Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute

In this blog, MVLRI researchers synthesize the key findings from two research studies about student assignment submission patterns in Michigan Virtual online courses.

What If These Iconic Movie Heroes Had a Leadership Coach?

Tovah Sheldon