Why High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)
In 2010, as the last states adopted academic standards, all students in each state were finally required to learn a defined set of skills and knowledge in grades K-12 for ELA and mathematics.
Region 8 CC at the 2023 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act Conference
The 2023 National ESEA Conference was held in Indianapolis, Indiana this year from February 1 to February 4. State coordinators from the Region 8 Comprehensive Center (CC) team in partnership with…
The Answer Lies In The Question
A colleague recently asked me what my approach to capacity building is as a state coordinator in Michigan for the Region 8 Comprehensive Center (CC).
Recommendations for Diversifying the Pipeline of Educators
As with any public endeavor, representation matters when it comes to the teaching profession.
Connect, Inquire, Center, & Grow: Breaking Down Siloes for Innovation
What does it take to innovate across traditionally siloed spaces? In March 2020, a group of education and youth development professionals met to kick off what would become Future Proud Michigan…