From REMC Connect March 2016 Newsletter Michigan Open Book Project Started in 2014 as part of the Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grant (TRIG), the MI Open Book project is designed to give kids a first introduction to the content that they will learn about in their social studies courses through downloadable source files (iBooks Authors and … Continue reading Michigan Open Book Project
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Learning from the Flint Water Crisis
How can citizens hold government accountable for maintaining a safe water supply? It's not only a compelling question for students, it's a compelling question for the residents of Flint, Michigan, who have been in the national spotlight as a result of unsafe drinking water. The story even made it on the cover of Time Magazine's … Continue reading Learning from the Flint Water Crisis
Performance Assessment for Social Studies Thinking PD Series
Performance Assessment for Social Studies Thinking (PASST) is a collaboration of educators across the state of Michigan who have taken part in assessment development training to create a series of next generation assessments for Social Studies that measure both the content set forth by the Michigan Content Expectations and the skills stressed in the Common … Continue reading Performance Assessment for Social Studies Thinking PD Series
Grant Opportunities for the Educational Community
Grants are available for a variety of programs for educators in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois for a variety of projects. Application Period Jan. 1 to March 31 April 1 to June 30 July 1 to Sept. 30 Oct. 1 to Dec. 31 Funds available up to: $1,000 $1,000 $500 $500 Recipients notified by: May 15 … Continue reading Grant Opportunities for the Educational Community
Adaptive Learning and Progress 