Rick Joseph Michigan Teacher of the Year 2016

The spotlight that has been cast on the challenges of educating children in equitable and meaningful ways during the COVID-19 school closure reinforces the v...

The Michigan Teacher of the Year Network supports a bipartisan solution to keep school employees paid and forgive school districts for the days of education ...

As students and their families face the uncertainty of a prolonged school shut down, the Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY) Network fully supports the appea...

It 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 import. I do have a frien...

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 time to tell our stori...

Bill Bowles is an ambassador for all that is good about public education. A gifted educator, Mr. Bowles just concluded over 20 years with the Detroit Public ...

I 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 grader addressed me w...

What stereotypes do you associate with juvenile detention centers? Inhumane conditions? Sexual abuse? Hopelessness and despair? As Michigan Teacher of the Ye...

Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School at Northwestern endures. Despite the challenges surrounding Detroit Public Schools, DCP at Northwestern continues ...

Coleman A. Young Elementary School is the kind of caring community where kids are encouraged to reach their highest potential. What always amazes me when I s...

How many languages do you speak? Chances are, if you are like many native-born Americans - the answer is a resounding...one. Only English. Students at Marque...

At Redford Service Learning Academy students appreciate the community that is forged through service to others. What they also learn to value is the importan...

If I were to consider a definition of community spirit, I need look no further than the atmosphere at Newberry Elementary and High School. Located close to T...

Congratulations to Tracy Horodyski, Michigan Teacher of the Year 2017! Tracy is an extremely talented early elementary educator. Not only does she teach chil...

I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to return to Clawson High School to facilitate a goal setting experience with English Language Learners. The pra...

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 colleagues from around the c...

I 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 school where kids ar...

Community pride. As a visitor to Lakeview Elementary School in Negaunee, I was struck by the intense passion for learning at the school and the sense of owne...

Powell Township is power. The power of community. The power of individualized attention. The power of belonging. There are 43 students in Powell Township Sch...

Hannahville Indian School is a place that saves lives. Located 20 minutes west of Escanaba, the school is part of the Hannahville Indian Community, a rapidly...