Join your colleagues virtually on March 8, 2021, from noon - 2:00 p.m. for the latest information on educational policy issues impacting non-public schools. The MANS staff will be setting up virtual appointments with your legislators on March 9-10, 2021, and will send meeting information a week prior.

The federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) was signed into law on December 27, 2020. The CAA provides appropriations for the federal government and includes COVID-19 relief funding to governors, state and local educational agencies, and institutions of higher education to address COVID-19-related expenses, via the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSA Act).

The Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) Program was included in the CRRSA. Under the EANS Program, established as part of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER II), the U.S. Department of Education awards grants to Governors to provide services or assistance to eligible non-public schools to address the impact that the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had, and continues to have, on non-public school students and teachers in the State. Michigan’s allocation is $86,776,84.00.

MANS will monitor how the EANS program is rolled out and share the eligibility requirements when they are known.

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The link below is a letter from the Michigan Department of Education and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services regarding the latest information on the distribution of Pandemic EBT benefits.

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is consolidating systems and logins/passwords beginning in February and throughout the calendar year 2021. The Cash Management System (CMS) and Michigan Electronics Grants System Plus (MEGS+) will be integrated into NexSys. MDE will be providing technical support to assist with this change.

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced a free virtual conference for educators and administrators, Building Mirrors and Windows: Children Seeing Themselves and Others in the Literature that We Teach, on February 25, 2021.

Schools are encouraged to take part in the Michigan K-12 Public School HVAC Assistance Program by completing a survey of their building’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system’s ability to reduce infectious aerosol transmissions throughout the facility. A webinar is scheduled for February to explain the program and how to qualify for upgrade recommendations. 

This virtual workshop provides an immersive experience where teachers learn science by doing science. Participants will conduct science investigations utilizing the Van Andel Institute’s Instructional Model for Inquiry-Based Science, which integrates a process of scientific inquiry, a rich learning environment, and scientific habits of mind.

This complimentary program is brought to you by the Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative (MESC).

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The College Board Opportunity Scholarships provide a simple guide to help students earn scholarship money for completing key actions in the college application process. Learn about program updates and best practices from counselors who have successfully implemented the program and have had scholarship winners at their schools. State Continuing Education Clock Hours are available.

MANS and the Michigan Catholic Conference are co-sponsors of National School Choice Week, observed January 24-30, 2021.  Rather than a Capitol rally, the committee will be compiling short video segments that highlight the value of kids attending a school that their parents chose for them. Videos can be sent to Molly Koll at mkoll@m-a-n-s.org.

As an educator, you know how challenging it is to attract—let alone retain—skilled teachers as you work to build and sustain a thriving school environment. It’s been proven that teachers (particularly inexperienced instructors) who work closely with instructional coaches are more likely to remain with their schools. Catapult’s high-impact coaching solutions provide educators with the tools they need to grow their skills and build capacity while applying research-based best practices to create positive outcomes in the classroom.

At a time when children’s mental health is paramount, schools now have an opportunity to utilize expanded online services and functionality building upon a free statewide social-emotional learning (SEL) program launched earlier this year. The new grant is made possible by Evolution Labs in partnership with Michigan Virtual.

It’s The Meemic Foundation’s monthly opportunity to quickly “click-in” to be considered for a valuable resource or tool that will enhance your school or classroom learning for your students! For the month of January, enter to win a VariDesk Pro Plus 30.