From Henry Ford Learning and Engagement Coordinator Frederick Rubin   On Saturday, September 23rd, educators receive FREE admission for you and one additional guest to The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation with the chance to get tickets to Greenfield Village, the Ford Rouge Factory tour, and a movie at the Giant Screen Theatre if … Continue reading Time Sensitive: This Weekend 9/23

I hope all of you had a great summer! Some of you in a year-around school calendar started the "new" school  year about three weeks ago. The rest of you likely started this week. Welcome back, all! During the 2017-18 school year I will continue communicating Social Studies related information via this blog and a … Continue reading Welcome Back! Social Studies PD

Recent analysis of research on the brain over the last 10 to 15 years has revealed numerous applications to the classroom. In fact, it has lead to a new field titled, "Educational Neuroscience". This professional learning opportunity is designed to help 8th Grade Educators understand how they can apply this research to improve their instructional … Continue reading 8th Grade Educator Professional Learning

2017 Great Lakes History Conference The Michigan Council for History education is offering 25 grants of up to $100 for reimbursement of substitute teacher cost for teachers wishing to attend the 2017 MCHE Conference in Grand Rapids, Fri.-Sat., Oct. 20-21. Applications should be submitted no later than Thursday, August 31. If funds remain, late applications … Continue reading Sub Cost Grants Available for MCHE Conference