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MDE News & Events
Welcome to the Michigan Department of Education News & Events Page. This page lists and archives all the news and calendar events from all department offices.

The most recent items are displayed on this page and archives of all items may be found in the menus to the left.

Recent MDE News

• Michigan Department of Education Announces Recipients of 2008 "Breaking Traditions" Awards
Thirty-four students from across Michigan today received "Breaking Traditions Awards" for being successful in Career and Technical Education program areas that are non-traditional for their gender, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Mike Flanagan announced.

• Janice Ambs Receives 2008 Gikas Award - Presented to top support staff person in Michigan Department of Education

• Head Custodian in Troy Schools Named Michigan School Support Person of the Year

• State Board of Education Announces Five Blue Ribbon Schools for 2007-08

• National Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9, 2008

Recent MDE Memos

• 2008-045 - Michigan Secondary Credit Assessments for Algebra I, Geometry, Biology and English 9 PDF icon

• 2008-43 - Reporting Free and Reduced Eligibility, Fall 2008 PDF icon

• 2008-44 - Reporting Guidance for Homeless Students Served by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. PDF icon

• 2008-046 - Notice of Availability of Request for Proposal for Mandated Activities Projects under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). PDF icon

• 2008-42 - Michigan School Breakfast Challenge PDF icon


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