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ANNOUNCEMENTS
March is Reading Month – Invite Your Legislators to Visit Your School
National Reading Month is coming up in March. This is a great opportunity to invite local legislators and other community leaders to visit your school to participate in reading activities with your students. National Reading Month provides an ideal opportunity to showcase your school and its accomplishments.  Read more
Charter Contract
Dissect the Most Important Resource to Your School – Your Charter Contract
Your charter contract is the most important resource and document to your school. In this video, we explore what is in the charter contract, why it matters and where you can find it. Click here, to view the video.
Meet with State Superintendent Whiston
At the February 23 BDS event, the speaker will be State Superintendent Brian Whiston sharing his vision for the future of education in Michigan. We will get his thoughts on school accountability, implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act and many other topics. There will also be time for an open discussion with attendees to gain his insights on topics that impact schools. Register
House Education Reform Committee Announced
Recently, the new committee assignments were announced in the Michigan House of Representatives. State Representative Tim Kelly (R-Saginaw Township) has been named the chair of the House Education Reform Committee as well as the House Appropriations School Aid/MDE Subcommittee. To view the complete list of committees, click here.
Showcase Your School for Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
Is your school promoting healthy lifestyles? The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for the 2017 School Wellness Award. The deadline is April 19 and the application and more information can be found here.
CMU CONNECTIONS
Spirit of the Future Scholarships
Eligible graduates of CMU-authorized charter public high schools have the opportunity to apply for scholarships to attend CMU.  Read more
Charter School Educator Award
Eligible educators and school leaders at CMU-authorized charter public schools can receive 50 percent tuition assistance for eligible graduate programs at CMU.  Read more
College of Education and Human Services
Links direct you to specific Centers and Departments within the College that have resources that can drive performance, enhance capacity and create opportunities at all levels of the K-12 community.  Read more
GOOD NEWS IN OUR SCHOOLS
FlexTech Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of New Addition
FlexTech High School in Brighton recently celebrated a new addition to their building at a ribbon cutting ceremony. Local dignitaries joined the school in opening their new facility to the community.  Read more
EVENTS
Board President Roundtables
February 8  |  Noon - 2 pm
Brick Street of Grand Blanc – Grand Blanc, MI

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February 10  |  Noon - 2 pm
Gilbert & Blake's – Okemos, MI

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February 13  |  Noon - 2 pm
Sheraton Detroit - Novi – Novi, MI

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Direction of Michigan Education with State Superintendent Brian Whiston
February 23  |  6 - 8:30 pm
The View at Cooley Law School Stadium – Lansing, MI

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New Board Member Orientation
February 28  |  Noon - 2 pm
The Main Crossing – Brighton, MI

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Have an announcement or good news story to share? Email us at Info@TheCenterForCharters.org.
OUR MISSION
To transform public education through accountability, innovation and access to quality education for all students.
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