The #LibraryofMi is closed Friday, June 19, 2026 and Saturday, June 20, 2026 in observance of the #Juneteenth holiday. The #LibraryofMi will reopen on Monday, June 22, 2026.
#Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in Galveston. The Michigan Department of Education celebrates the achievements of African Americans and values their contribution to our great nation.
What’s for lunch, Michigan? Today, we share a tray from Plymouth-Canton Community Schools @PCCS_Official in Wayne County. A Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich with crunchy baby carrots, pears, fresh orange wedges, and chilled 1% milk. Many thanks for serving your students great lunches!
Michigan students with disabilities are making gains.
Graduation rates are rising, and MDE is strengthening supports and partnerships.
But MI must do more to improve outcomes to ensure we’re putting students first. https://t.co/mOCF5VNVsV
During today's State Board of Education meeting, Professor Diane McMillan of Wayne State University presented on the #Juneteenth holiday, which included its origin in 1865, and its connection with Michigan.
Professor McMillan is shown fourth from the left.
Michigan Department of Education to continue to award Blue Ribbon Schools. Details about the 2026 program were shared at today’s State Board of Education meeting. Read more here: https://t.co/BQcGPDfbhp
Join the State Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, June 9 at 3 pm. when Diane McMillan, educator and historian, presents on #Juneteenth. You can view it via live stream at the following site: https://t.co/jmYvx3Vpc1
State Superintendent @DrMaleyko, several members of the Michigan Department of Education team, and State Board of Education members thoroughly enjoyed attending the Michigan School for the Deaf graduation ceremony today. Congratulations, graduates!
Grant opportunity for #Michigan#teachers to cover National Board Certification fees! For #educators employed in schoolwide Title I buildings. App opens August 18, 2026. Learn more by visiting the National Board Certification Grant Opportunities webpage: https://t.co/E0rTgGTPfV
Congratulations to Maysam Alie-Bazzi on her retirement from the Dearborn Public Schools. It was a wonderful gathering and she made some very touching remarks. Where one chapter ends another begins in Lansing working for all students throughout the state of Michigan.
What’s for lunch, Michigan? Today, we share a tray from Charlotte H.S. of the Charlotte Public Schools in Eaton County. It has baked chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, kiwi, Michigan-grown corn on the cob, whole grain roll, strawberry cup, juice and ice cold Michigan Milk.
As #TeacherAppreciationMonth 2026 comes to a close, we again express our gratitude to educators everywhere, whose time and effort brighten the future. Every day. We see you! And this May, a lot of our social media followers saw you, too. Thank you! #proudMIeducator#pme
We enjoyed a wonderful second day at the conference. We had several meetings and attended many receptions to network and build greater collaborative alliances with our mission to put students first. Literacy and pending legislation were important topics of discussion.
We had a wonderful discussion with the Wilson foundation. Our session involved working together between PK-12 districts and higher education with specific career paths.