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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Charli Valencia - Spirit of the Future Scholarship Recipient
CMU Student Shares about Experiences with Charter Schools
The Center’s Spirit of the Future scholarship program offers scholarships to upcoming, or former, graduates of a CMU-authorized high school. Watch this video to hear from Charli Valencia, a first-year recipient of a Spirit of the Future scholarship. Charli is a graduate of Nexus Academy of Lansing and shares how the high school was helpful in preparing for college.
Is Your School Meeting New Evaluation Requirements?
Back before the start of the school year, we briefed you on the new state law which requires school boards to have a performance evaluation system in place for their teachers and administrators. Many of the requirements of the law went into effect for this school year, including training, so make sure your school is continuing to meet its statutory obligations.  Read more
Reminder: 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
Staff Spotlight: Valerie Bailey
This month’s staff spotlight features Valerie Bailey, a staff member in the Office of Academic Performance and Accountability.  Read more
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
Central Academy is Designated an International Baccalaureate World School
The Center would like to congratulate Central Academy on their tremendous accomplishment of being recognized as an International Baccalaureate World School for the Primary Years Program. This designation is for kindergarten through fifth grades.  Read more
CMU Leadership Institute Visits Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
Students from the CMU Leadership Institute visited Jalen Rose Leadership Academy recently as part of a visit to Detroit. They facilitated leadership activities with students at the school. This is the fifth year that the CMU students have visited Jalen Rose Leadership Academy.
EVENTS
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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March 29 |  Noon - 2 pm
Butch’s Dry Dock – Holland, MI

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Emerging Trends and Research in Education
April 11  |  6 - 8:30 pm
Crowne Plaza Detroit-Novi – Novi, 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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