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ANNOUNCEMENTS
CMU Celebrates Board Members in Letter Published by Detroit News
The Center knows how important board members are to ensuring Michigan families are provided the choice of a high-quality education. Recently, the Center’s executive director had a letter published in the Detroit News celebrating board members and highlighting the need for board members to have support and training so they can effectively lead their schools. Read more
Spirit of the Future Scholarship Applications Now Available
The Center’s Spirit of the Future scholarship program will offer scholarships to upcoming, or former, graduates of a CMU-authorized high school again this year. The scholarship application deadline is January 31, 2017. Applications and eligibility requirements are available here. In upcoming newsletters we will share experiences of the current scholarship recipients with CMU and their charter public schools. 
Opportunity to Apply for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
The highest level of recognition for a science or math teacher is the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. We know we have tremendous teachers in CMU-authorized schools and encourage you to click here to read more about award eligibility and the application process. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2017 for grades seven through 12. Elementary teachers will be able to apply in 2018.
MAPSA Hosts School Choice Week Celebration
Preparations are underway for National School Choice Week in January 2017. MAPSA is hosting an event in Detroit as part of the 2017 celebration on January 27, 2017. To learn more about the event, click 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
Charyl Stockwell Academy is Designated an International Baccalaureate World School
The Center would like to congratulate Charyl Stockwell Academy on their tremendous accomplishment of being recognized as an International Baccalaureate World School. This is truly an honor and will have a great impact on the students who attend the school. Read More
EVENTS
New Board Member Orientation
December 6  |  Noon – 2 pm
Sheraton 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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