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Writing in the Age of AI will help writing teachers address AI tools in their classrooms and provide their students needed guidance on ethical AI use, critical evaluation of AI-generated content, and development of authentic writing voices that AI cannot replicate. The CTN grant will support the two-week Summer Institute to prepare 25 K-12 teachers […]

Oakland Schools received a CTN grant to support a countywide initiative to provide equitable access to applied nanotechnology education and prepare students for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing, medicine, electronics, and energy. Oakland Schools will use CTN funds to build on the success of its STEMi Mobile Innovation Lab and STEM Check-Out Program. The proposal

Oakland Schools will support a county wide initiative to address the critical need for Artificial Intelligence professional development for educators in Oakland County’s 28 school districts. The CTN grant for this project will provide professional development and knowledge sharing among county educators that will accelerate effective integration of AI into their classrooms. By addressing the

CTN awarded funding for this professional learning experience specifically designed for school library media professionals in in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. The professional learning experience will address the unique needs of this group which is often underrepresented in professional development opportunities.  At a time when our mental health is profoundly linked to the ways

Michigan Learning Channel (MLC) launched the Planning Period in February 2025 as a professional learning video series created and produced by the MLC and hosted by an experienced educator. Each episode opens with an essential question facing today’s teachers — from “How do we build real relationships with students?” to “How can we teach with

Wayne RESA has undertaken a  multi-year initiative to implement maker-centered learning and STEM education in both classroom and out-of-class settings throughout Wayne County. The RESA grant will engage educators in professional learning, establishing Maker-STEM programs in local schools and inspiring curriculum innovation. Key features of the projet include: supporting a new phase of professional learning

CTN awarded a grant to Wayne RESA for hosting a professional learning experience specifically designed for school library media professionals, addressing the unique needs of a group often underrepresented in professional development opportunities. The professional learning experience will prepare school library and media specials to tackle what is arguably the most important work of our

This project is a county wide initiative to address the critical need for Artificial Intelligence professional development for educators in Oakland County’s 28 school districts. The project is intended to provide professional development and AI resources to help educators across the county effectively integrate AI into their classrooms. By addressing the current gap in AI

Since the launch of the Michigan Learning Channel (MLC), educators have been asking for more Michigan aligned resources that have been vetted and are known and trusted to be high quality. In the past year, the MLC has been building project-based lesson plans with local educators that include media components with great success. The MLC

Oakland Schools, with the cooperation of numerous partners, established the STEM Check Out Program (STEMco) in 2021. Between the 21-22 and 22-23 school years, utilization of the STEMco program nearly tripled, creating a need for a more extensive check- out inventory to meet the needs of students and teachers in Oakland County. For many districts