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February 13, 2025
LANSING – The latest #proudMIeducator video features the Detroit International Academy for Young Women in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school teaches biomedical science and veterinary medicine to girls.
Anyone walking into the culturally diverse school enters an environment where education meets empowerment. Detroit International Academy recognizes the unique potential of every girl and provides support to help girls unlock their talents to reach their full potential. This is exactly what the three educators featured in this video, along with their colleagues, continue to do daily to build curiosity, celebrate challenges, and seek out opportunities for growth.
“Educators at Detroit International Academy for Young Women help students prepare for careers in science,” said State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice. “It’s an important mission given the underrepresentation of women in science technology, engineering and math fields.”
MDE continues to promote programs that attract qualified and passionate teachers. Increasing the number of certified teachers, especially in areas of shortage, is one of the eight goals of Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan.
The state’s efforts to address the teacher shortage and encourage more people to pursue a teaching career in Michigan include, but are not limited to, scholarships to future educators; stipends for student teachers; student loan repayments; Future Proud Michigan Educator EXPLORE grants; the Future Proud Michigan Educator LAUNCH program; Grow Your Own grant programs to help support staff and students to become teachers; Talent Together; expedited reciprocity for teachers and counselors certified in other states; a rural credentialing hub; and tuition reimbursement for special education teachers.
Since 2016, the #proudMIeducator campaign has featured educators and supporters of Michigan educators who share their passion for education. The full playlist can be found on the #proudMIeducator - YouTube page.
If you know a proud Michigan Educator who should be considered for a future video feature, please email MDE-PME@Michigan.gov.
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