Reminder! Register now! Because of the recent updates to the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations, the focus on world geography at the 6th grade level is a monumental shift with regard to scope and sequence in some districts. Combined with more rigorous demands in spatial thinking, this curriculum and accompanying professional development network are the best … Continue reading 6th Grade PD Starts August 11, 2016

The Michigan Center for Civic Education seeks motivated secondary civics and government teachers looking for a student-centered, research driven ways to teach the foundations of our government, the Constitution, and Bill of Rights and contemporary applications.  Twenty-five selected teachers will become the second cohort of the James Madison Legacy Project. The Project is centered on the newly updated We the … Continue reading Grant Funded Secondary Civics PD

From NCSS July 12, 2016 Tuesdays, July 12, 19, and 26, 2016 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT Fee: $40 members / $80 nonmembers During this webinar series participants will analyze background information, policy and position statements, and current political trends that will provide them with the necessary information and resources to teach the 2016 presidential … Continue reading Teaching the 2016 Elections

Per Presidential Proclamation, Teacher Appreciation Week runs Monday, May 2, through Friday, May  6, with Tuesday, May 3, as Teacher Appreciation Day. THANK YOU! Yes, just mere words, but it's one meager way I can corporately convey the appreciation I have for my fellow educators who sacrifice so much to give all young people the … Continue reading National Teacher Appreciation Week