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Birmingham teacher, MEA member honored as Michigan Teacher of the Year

Posted on 05/15/15 at 3:38pm

Twenty years of teaching his students to “learn globally and serve locally” earnedRick Joseph the title of the 2015-16 Michigan Teacher of the Year. Joseph is a fifth/sixth grade language arts and social studies teacher at Birmingham Covington School and an MEA member. He was selected for the honor from 487 teachers across the state who applied.

“This is a huge surprise, but there is no way I can be Teacher of the Year without the help of my team. I always say there is no “I” in team. My colleagues and students inspire me and teach me every day and they share in this honor,” Joseph said.

The announcement also came as a surprise to students and staff who had gathered in the school gym supposedly to be recognized by State Superintendent Mike Flanagan for being one of the top 50 best middle schools in the U.S. Flanagan used the opportunity to recognize Joseph for his outstanding work.

“I had the honor to watch him in his classroom. He is truly an inspiration to his students. Like all teachers, Rick makes a profound impact and will influence his students forever,” said Flanagan.

Joseph is the first Birmingham teacher to receive the honor from the State Board of Education.  He is also a National Board Certified teacher and a 2012 winner of the Microsoft Global Forum for Expert Educators. He was one of the world’s most innovative educators chosen from 75 countries and honored at a reception in Prague.

     

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Students need more trained counselors-not more counselor training

Posted on 05/18/15 at 3:00pm

The Michigan Association of School Counselors (MSCA) doesn't see the need for additional training in college and career counseling as outlined in HB 4552. They believe the real issue is the need for more trained school counselors-not more training.

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Psychologists report what teachers should know about student learning

Posted on 05/18/15 at 3:01pm

A report by the Coalition for Psychology in Schools, "Top 20 Principles from Psychology for PreK-12 Teaching and Learning," and supported by the American Psychological Association, considers what teachers should know about the ways their students learn.

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Michigan has 78 high schools ranked as one of the 205 Best

Posted on 05/18/15 at 3:02pm

Michigan ranks 29th when it comes to the number of high schools earning gold and silver medals according to U.S. News and World Report. Out of 834 eligible high schools, Michigan has 10 gold medal high schools and 68 silver medal schools. 

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There’s still room for you in the LPA!

Posted on 05/11/15 at 3:02pm

If you’re a local president looking for guidance and support, there’s still time to get the training you and your local need through the 2015-16 Local Presidents Academy (LPA). The deadline has been extended to June 15 and all local presidents—new, experienced, EA, ESP, higher ed, with or without release time—can benefit from the program at little or no cost to participants or to the local.

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Personalized Learning webinars features MEA member

Posted on 05/11/15 at 3:04pm

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is hosting the last in a series of webinars featuring models of Personalized Learning on May 21 from 4 to 5 p.m. Nicholas Provenzono, a Grosse Pointe Public Schools teacher and MEA member, will be presenting “Creating a Genius in Every Hour.”

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MEA members have access to full range of legal services

Posted on 05/18/15 at 12:10pm

Since 1852, when 20 teachers came together in Ypsilanti to form what would eventually become the MEA, public school employees have joined together to win and protect basic rights that help ensure they are treated with the fairness, respect and dignity they’ve earned. 

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