Rick JosephJun 52 minMichigan Teacher of the Year Network Statement of Solidarity(June 5, 2020) ––The Michigan Teacher of the Year Network (MTOY Network) released the following statement today: The Michigan Teacher of...
Rick JosephMar 233 minCOVID-19 Presents Opportunity for Real Education Reform The spotlight that has been cast on the challenges of educating children in equitable and meaningful ways during the COVID-19 school clos...
Rick JosephMar 202 minKeep School Employees PaidThe Michigan Teacher of the Year Network supports a bipartisan solution to keep school employees paid and forgive school districts for th...
Rick JosephMar 182 min We Need a Nationwide Assessment Waiver As students and their families face the uncertainty of a prolonged school shut down, the Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY) Network full...
Rick JosephJun 24, 20184 minWhy I Love a Good Political Discussion on FacebookIt seems I get more likes when I post a picture of my dog on Facebook than when I post an article about an issue that is of serious impor...
Rick JosephMay 8, 20173 minRaise Your Voice!You Have a Voice! Let it Be Heard. It’s time to start a new conversation. One that is real. One that is relevant and much needed. It’s ti...
Rick JosephJul 27, 20162 minBill Bowles - Master Media SpecialistBill Bowles is an ambassador for all that is good about public education. A gifted educator, Mr. Bowles just concluded over 20 years with...
Rick JosephJun 17, 20162 minA New Attitude at Mumford BlueI was greeted at the door of the English class the same way I had been met at the other three rooms I visited. An eager, very polite 9th ...
Rick JosephJun 15, 20163 minShawono Center Provides StabilityWhat stereotypes do you associate with juvenile detention centers? Inhumane conditions? Sexual abuse? Hopelessness and despair? As Michig...
Rick JosephJun 10, 20162 minEndurance Through it AllDetroit Collegiate Preparatory High School at Northwestern endures. Despite the challenges surrounding Detroit Public Schools, DCP at Nor...
Rick JosephJun 8, 20162 minColeman Young Elementary Empowers LearnersColeman A. Young Elementary School is the kind of caring community where kids are encouraged to reach their highest potential. What alway...
Rick JosephJun 1, 20163 minLiteracy in Two Languages: Being Bilingual is BetterHow many languages do you speak? Chances are, if you are like many native-born Americans - the answer is a resounding...one. Only English...
Rick JosephMay 31, 20162 minService Creates Community at RSLAAt Redford Service Learning Academy students appreciate the community that is forged through service to others. What they also learn to v...
Rick JosephMay 23, 20162 minNewberry - Where Resilience and Community FlourishIf I were to consider a definition of community spirit, I need look no further than the atmosphere at Newberry Elementary and High School...
Rick JosephMay 20, 20162 minCongratulations, MTOY, Tracy Horodyski!Congratulations to Tracy Horodyski, Michigan Teacher of the Year 2017! Tracy is an extremely talented early elementary educator. Not only...
Rick JosephMay 16, 20162 minGoal Setting for Success in ClawsonI was very fortunate to have the opportunity to return to Clawson High School to facilitate a goal setting experience with English Langua...
Rick JosephMay 6, 20162 minWashington Week - Wow!When I first found out I would be the Michigan Teacher of the Year, I was certainly excited about the opportunity to join my TOY colleagu...
Rick JosephApr 27, 20162 minGrand Traverse Academy Feels Like FamilyI had the pleasure of spending a full day with the students and educators at Grand Traverse Academy in Traverse City. GTA is the kind of ...
Rick JosephApr 25, 20162 minLots to Love about LakeviewCommunity pride. As a visitor to Lakeview Elementary School in Negaunee, I was struck by the intense passion for learning at the school a...
Rick JosephApr 25, 20162 minThe Power of Powell TownshipPowell Township is power. The power of community. The power of individualized attention. The power of belonging. There are 43 students in...