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July 15 2017

Net-zero energy building a natural resources teaching tool for students

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The Lenawee County Intermediate School District opened the first net-zero energy K-12 school building in Michigan in June 2013.

The Center for a Sustainable Future, 4260 Tipton Hwy., continues to be a teaching tool for students in the county, Science Consultant Leslie Coates said.

Around 140 high school students who attend classes at the building daily.

“It’s used by our students for all different aspects of agriculture and horticulture and natural resources,” Principal Shelley Jusick said. “We’re constantly evolving our program to meet the need of students in the agricultural (career) pathway.”More

June 28 2017

Henry Ford College and Wayne State University Sign Articulation Agreement

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News Summary: Henry Ford College and Wayne State University recently signed an articulation agreement between the HFC Associate of Arts in Telecommunication and Wayne State’s Bachelor of Arts in Film or Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts and Studies.More

June 19 2017

Bringing PEACE to Students in the New School Year

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As this school year comes to a close, please consider bringing “PEACE” to your students next year! I speak to all grades, on all topics, with each of my programs customized t
o meet your needs. I’m available for assemblies, keynotes, retreats and more. That said, I look forward to hearing from you and the opportunity to share my heart with your community!

June 6 2017

Canton Family Wins $1,529 Toward College Tuition in Michigan Education Trust Sweepstakes

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When they were in college, Matt Morawski and Sarah Mayberry Morawski were beneficialies of Michigan Education Trust contract that paid for their tuition.

Today, they’re still benefiting from MET, the 529 prepaid college tuition program administered by the Michigan Department of Treasury. The Canton couple won the grand prize of $1,529 worth of prepaid tuition in Thursday’s MET 529 Awareness Week Sweepstakes drawing, which drew nearly 1,000 entries statewide.

It’s money that Matt says is much appreciated as they continue to build college savings for their three children: Addy, 7, William, 5, and Jack, 1.More

March 29 2017

Join the USGBC Detroit Community!

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We’re excited to be entering a new era of green building in Detroit. With new leadership, new projects and a new, closer alignment with the national organization, the U.S. Green Building Council Detroit Region is back in a big way.

February 7 2017

Be Alert: Schuette Recognizes Today as Safer Internet Day

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Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today encourages everyone to use Safer Internet Day, February 7, 2017, as a way to brush up on a number of practices that help protecting their privacy on the Internet.

December 14 2016

AWEA Wind Power on Capitol Hill 2017

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AWEA Wind Power on Capitol Hill is a rare opportunity for AWEA members to participate in advocacy training and then put that training to work to educate legislators and their staff on the wind industry’s top policy initiatives at both the state and federal level.

September 28 2016

Schuette: Michigan Law Allows Low-Achieving Schools To Be Closed This School Year If They Fail To Show Improvement

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LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today released an official legal opinion clarifying state law regarding the potential closure of underachieving schools in Detroit by the State School Reform Officer (SRO). The opinion states that under current Michigan law, schools operated by the Detroit Public School Community District are subject to closure before the end of the current school year if they are among the lowest-achieving 5% of all public schools for the immediately preceding 3 school years.

September 26 2016

MDE Launches Campaign to Recognize and Celebrate Michigan Educators

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The Michigan Department of Education today launched a multi-media campaign to recognize and celebrate the great work being done by Michigan educators. The campaign is called “Proud Michigan Educator.”