Celebrating YOU!

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The dedication to giving your students your best every day is a deeply personal commitment, often rooted in the memory of your own exemplars—a favorite teacher, coach, or school official. What motivates you to prepare and step into the classroom, day after day? Perhaps it is the memory of the demanding teacher who pushed you to work hard, the mentor who helped you tap into your creativity and flourish, or the coach who inspired you to "buck it up" and "tough it out." These role models defined the kind of impact you strive to have, shaping the very best of your teaching practice today.

As educators, we all encounter challenges inside and outside of the classroom, but regardless of these factors, you demonstrate determination and grit by consistently showing up. Our students rely on us; they look to us hoping for unconditional support and a champion on their best and their worst days.

Thank you for this unwavering commitment and for giving your all to this vital work, day after day after day.

MDE Teacher Appreciation Month - YouTube Posts

MDE is celebrating teachers by sharing YouTube videos submitted by students and their families during the month of May.

There are days we just feel beat up. And, as the school year winds down, we are getting pressure from all sides. This video is a clear reminder of what we do, why we do it, and validates our role in students' lives. If this is new to you, ENJOY!

NOTE: Taylor Mali was a former Secondary Teacher turned Poet (notable, "SLAM" poetry), and strong advocate for the teaching profession. You will find more about him through a simple Google search. He was highlighted by the Poetry Foundation in April 2026.

A teacher enjoying an activity with his elementary students.

How often do you get to step out of your classroom and highlight the amazing things you do with students and staff? EduPaths is seeking dedicated educators who are passionate about developing content for EduPaths.

Share your practices and strategies with fellow educators in Michigan. EduPaths offers the platform for you to showcase your teaching techniques and assist others in improving their students' achievement. We offer the resources and guidance so you can successfully feature your methods and strategies on our platform.

Check out our Flyer and complete the embedded form on or before May 15th, 2026.

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EduPaths continues to refine the content we provide for you. You are likely seeing many new versions of previously published courses. This process helps us review the relevance of the courses in our system and ensure they are accessible to all users.

Are you looking for a specific professional learning option? Use the keyword search "Find a Course" in the Catalog.

Check out our partner professional learning options AND newly published courses submitted by Michigan educators last summer. We are grateful for the continual growth of professional learning options in EduPaths!

Alt+Shift Education

From publishing web-based content and materials to making our classroom instruction accessible for all, check out these courses:

MiMTSS

MiMTSS Technical Assistant Center is continually developing resources to support schools as they create Multi-TIered Systems of Support that work for their environment. They have online learning opportunities and upcoming face-to-face sessions.

Summer Content 2025

Michigan educators in worked with us in Summer 2025. We had 11 successful submissions and those courses are now available to all educators across the state for SCECH credit.

Check out those new learning opportunities!

REMC Association Spring & Summer Professional Learning

The REMC Association has numerous facilitated learning opportunities. Check out this schedule!

MAISA supports the Essential Instructional Practices for Literacy and Math. There are several FREE Events in May and throughout this summer. Check out the events highlighted below.