Science & Tech News
September 2025
This ongoing professional learning opportunity is specifically designed for teachers who currently use the Mi-STAR curriculum. It provides teachers time to connect and collaborate regarding the Mi-STAR program. PLC dates are October 2, November 11, January 22, and March 10 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm at the ESC building. For more information and to register, check out our Mi-STAR Flyer.
Explore various advances in technology this year! Register to attend any or all sessions - snacks and SCECHs provided. All events are from 4 - 6 pm; sessions will be held at the BAISD ESC building as well as off-site locations. Click HERE for more information and to register.
September 23 - Maker Exploration
November 13 - Canva for Educators
January 27 - Digital Citizenship
May 14 - Artificial Intelligence Tools for Everyone
Come and collaborate with others interested in implementing technology for the classroom! This 3-day series emphasizes developments and programs within REMC of Michigan and specifically our local REMC 6. Meetings are open to any PreK-12 educational staff, teacher leaders, administrators, and coaches/consultants. Participants are encouraged to attend all 3 sessions; lunch and SCECHs provided each day. Meetings are from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm on October 7, February 4, and April 28. Register today!
REMC 6 offers classroom maker materials for checkout through the BAISD for FREE! New this year are Cutebots that pair with Micro:bits. These "smart cars" are driven by dual high speed motors and include ultrasonic and distance sensors, as well as RGB LED headlights, line-tracking probs and more! These are perfect for students in grades 3-12. If you don't have your own classroom set of Micro:bits, we have those available for check out as well. Visit our REMC 6 webpage for additional information, material descriptions, and the checkout request form.
Check out this new section of the newsletter! Each month, I'll be highlighting an awesome and helpful tip for you to try.
Closed the wrong tab in Chrome? No worries—hit Ctrl + Shift + T (or Command + Shift + T on a Mac) and it’ll pop right back open. A lifesaver for those “oops” moments!
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REMC of Michigan is sponsoring 3 educators from our region to attend the MACUL Conference in Grand Rapids March 18-20, 2026! To apply for one of these scholarships, please complete this form no later than October 21, 2025. Each scholarship includes registration for the conference, as well as a two-night hotel stay. Meals, mileage and substitute expenses are NOT included in this scholarship. Recipients are responsible for discussing this opportunity with their school administration and securing substitutes, as needed. Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than Nov 7, 2025.
CSforMichigan is hosting a two-day conference to deepen your knowledge of CS concepts. The first day is focused on CS Foundations with exploration and learning while day two will be a collaborative team planning day for your district. Scholarships are available to cover registration for either 1 day or both days. This event is at Lansing Community College on September 23-24, 2025. More information can be found at CSforMI: Conference
The Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative has been building pathways for educators across the region to have access to training, resources, and support networks to support place-based teaching and learning.
Place-Based Education K-12 Teacher Institutes are free, virtual, cohort-based professional learning to support teachers in taking first steps with place-based education to spark inquiry, amplify student voice and build authentic connections between curriculum and community.
MiPBE Statewide Teacher Fellowship Program is designed for educators with intermediate to advanced understanding and implementation of PBE. Refine projects, collaborate with a PLC, and strengthen community partnerships in this free program.
The Place Space is a free online community platform for anyone interested in PBE! Connect with a far-reaching community of teachers, community partners, and funders. The National Place-Based Education Conference will be held at Eastern Michigan University on Nov 12-14, 2025. Check out more information HERE.
The A.H. Nickless Innovation Award competition gives high school students (and their schools) in Bay, Midland, Saginaw, and Tuscola counties a chance to win a share of up to $77,500 in scholarships and grants. Students think creatively about STEM subjects and work in teams to solve a real-world problem. The deadline to register a team and submit an abstract is October 31st. Check out the A.H. Nickless Innovation Award website for more information.
The NASA TechRise Student Challenge empowers teams of middle and high school students to design, build, and launch experiments on NASA-supported test flights. It Includes teacher professional development opportunities, free educational resources to foster STEM in the classroom and an exciting student virtual field trip in the fall. Sixty winning teams will also receive $1500 to build their experiment, a spot to test it on a NASA-sponsored flight, and technical support from our awesome NASA TechRise advisors. Check out additional MDE Science Updates and Opportunities HERE.