A graphic with a light blue watercolor background, top left is the 21Things4Students logo. Center text explains the session highlights where learners complete seven interactive Quests connecting their interests, talents, and personalities to real-world careers. Illustration shows a person climbing upward on four blue-and-white striped bar columns like a rising chart. Bottom banner reads: “Session is on January 27th,” with small star icons in both lower corners.

Help students imagine - and design - their future selves!

January 5, 2026
Explore the 21Things4Students: Career Prep Thing, where learners dive into 7 interactive Quests that connect their interests, strengths, and personalities to real-world careers....
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Graphic flyer on a blue background with overlapping green, white, and light-blue circles. At top, a torn notebook-paper banner shows a blue head silhouette with circuit lines and the title “Data+AI PdWeek,” plus the tagline “Teaching Tomorrow’s Data Skills, Today.” Left circle reads “June 22–26, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.” Right side headline says “Learn how to teach: Data Science, Machine Learning, Foundations of AI,” followed by a short description and note that preference is given to teacher teams and participants will be matched with a curriculum provider. Bottom left includes a large QR code, and bottom text reads “Apply Now!”

Fully funded Data Science + AI learning opportunity for educators!

January 5, 2026
CSforMichigan, in partnership with Bootstrap, is sharing a chance to attend Data Science 4 Everyone, a weeklong immersive experience focused on Data Science and AI. Join educators...
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A graphic for the 21Things4Students upcoming troubleshooting session. The 21Things4 Students logo is in the center with a background photo showing students collaborating at a table with notebooks and supplies. Banner reads: “Session is on January 14th, 4:30pm–5:30pm.

When tech fails, learning doesn’t have to stop!

January 5, 2026
Explore the 21Things4Students : Troubleshooting Thing, where students become problem-solving superheroes through interactive Quests. They’ll build independence, practice real-wor...
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Graphic with a smiling elementary student holding a stylus over a tablet in a classroom. Text reads: “Meet the needs of EVERY Student! Next Cohort Starts January 12th!” Bottom shows the “Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan” logo with “REMC Association of Michigan” and a Michigan silhouette

Ready to transform your classroom?

January 5, 2026
Don’t miss out - the last day to register for Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan (SLAM) is January 7th. Utilizing the Modern Classrooms Project, learn how to design learnin...
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Graphic titled “Drawing Winner” with star icons. Text announces that Susan Witte from Grand Rapids Public Schools is the Chromebook winner from the MASL conference. Photo shows two people at a REMC exhibit booth holding a closed Chromebook, with an REMC banner in the background, and the REMC SAVE logo at the bottom.

Congratulations to our REMC drawing winner from the MASL Conference

December 23, 2025
Susan Witte from Grand Rapids Public Schools – Innovation Central High. Susan took home a brand-new Chromebook, courtesy of REMC SAVE. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to conn...
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Graphic with a textured yellow background for the Wayne RESA Maker–STEM Summit. The phrase “Learning through Doing” is printed diagonally in blue. On the right, a hand holds colorful interlocking gear shapes. The word “MAKER” appears along the bottom in a playful, gear-themed design.

Ready to embrace the maker mindset of “learning through doing”?

December 23, 2025
Join us for the 7th Annual Wayne RESA Maker–STEM Summit on February 12th at The Henry Ford - a full day to connect, create and bring fresh maker + STEM ideas back to your students...
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Warm holiday wishes from all of us at REMC! 🎄

December 23, 2025
We can’t wait to see what this next year has in store! #HappyHolidays #REMC
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Promotional graphic for an REMC course titled “Integrating Technology with the Foundational Elements of Literacy Instruction.” The REMC Association of Michigan logo appears above a photo of a teacher smiling while helping young students use a tablet in a classroom. A label at the bottom reads, “Starts January 5th.”

One of many January courses available to you for FREE! 😃

December 23, 2025
Register now https://bit.ly/ remcintegratetech to explore literacy foundations K - 12, understand common reading challenges, and learn how technology can strengthen critical ...
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A screen shot of the REMC1 december newsletter found here https://app.smore.com/n/n8rb7

December 2025 Newsletter

December 17, 2025
REMC1 would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! To our incredible K-12 educational community—the dedicated teachers, passionate students, supportiv...
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Graphic for REMC Association of Michigan and MACUL showing ‘Award Application Steps.’ Below the heading are three numbered boxes. Step 1: Become a Member – explains that nominees must be MACUL members and includes a ‘Join for Free’ button. Step 2: Guidelines & Worksheet – instructs users to review the 2025–26 MACUL Awards guidelines and includes buttons for ‘Nomination Worksheet’ and ‘Guidelines.’ Step 3: Nominate for an Award – notes that applications are due January 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET with an ‘Apply Today’ button. At the top center, there is a circular photo of two people working together on a hands-on STEM activity with gears and tools.

Nominations for the MACUL Awards are now OPEN! 🏆

December 17, 2025
Know a teacher, leader, district, or tech-professional making a splash with educational technology? Nominate them today. https://macul.org/awards/ Submit by January 6, 2026. ...
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Photos from the Student Technology Showcase at the Michigan State Capitol feature an award presentation, a large check presentation, and students demonstrating their technology projects. In the first image, two men stand in front of an AT&T and MACUL backdrop as one receives a plaque. In the second, a man and woman hold an oversized check awarded to MACUL. The third image shows students and adults gathered around a table display featuring digital and hands-on projects created by Manchester Schools.

On December 2, students from across Michigan filled the State Capitol with creativity and cutting-edge ideas during the 24th Annual AT&T + MACUL Student Technology Showcase.

December 17, 2025
From coding projects to engineering builds, students shared how they’re using technology in the classroom to solve problems, create, and explore new possibilities. Legislators had...
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Promotional graphic titled “The AI Collective for Educators” from Kent ISD. A teacher stands between two students using laptops in a classroom, pointing at a screen. Text reads: “Designed with teachers and school leaders in mind… built to help you harness AI in ways that are practical, ethical, and impactful,” with bullets: “Explore strategies that enhance instruction,” “Access tools that empower informed decisions,” and “Implement systems that increase efficiency,” followed by “Increase your efficiency. Enhance your impact. Empower your students.

If you’re making decisions about AI tools in schools, this is a resource you’ll want to bookmark. 📌

December 17, 2025
Our own RITS member, Sarah Wood from Kent ISD (@mytechworld) built the AI Privacy & Safety Checks. She has just launched a major 2025 update, and it’s built to help educators, te...
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Promotional graphic with a teal-to-green background and a simple dark green outline of a Christmas tree. Text reads “1st Place Podcast Challenge Winner” and “The History of Christmas.” A large QR code appears on the left above the caption “Take a listen to our student winner!” with a blue-and-gold vintage microphone on the right.

Congratulations to Brielle Romero from Okemos Public Schools - our 1st place winner in the spring Podcast Challenge!

December 17, 2025
Her podcast dives into the History of Christmas, making it the perfect listen for the season. Scan the QR code to check it out and get into the holiday spirit! If you are lookin...
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Promotional graphic for “Promoting STEM Through Literature” from the REMC Association of Michigan. The top half shows an adult and a child closely examining a small STEM project together. Three book covers are displayed at the bottom left: The Unstoppable Garrett Morgan, Whirligigs, and On the Corner of Chocolate Avenue. Text on the right reads, “Promoting STEM Through Literature. Use literature to get students excited about STEM! Scan here to view resources,” next to a QR code and the URL remc.org/pstl. The bottom section includes the REMC logo, the Michigan state outline, and text that encourages registration for the January 29th virtual session.

Spark excitement for STEM by using literature to guide students through the design thinking process!

December 8, 2025
In this virtual session on Jan. 29th, educators learn how to integrate story-based building and inventing into virtual maker education - boosting literacy, inquiry, and problem-...
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photos of educators standing indoors, each smiling and holding a bag filled with art supplies they won as part of the MAEA Drawing contest.

Congrats to our MAEA Drawing Winners!

December 8, 2025
These three winners took home a bag full of art supplies from REMC Save: Cecilia Gollan, Milford High School – Huron Valley Schools Willa Graham, Bellaire Public Schools ...
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An image of REMC association of Michigan's logo with lego bricks and Lego For Education logo. Lego & 3p Logo, MIstem Network logo, Northwest Educational Services logo and Char-Em logo

Last week, REMC 2C partnered with REMC 2N, the MiSTEM Network, LEGO® Education, and local industry partners to host the Beyond the Brick – 3P Experience for the Classroom event.

December 8, 2025
Thirty-nine elementary educators explored Playful, Purposeful, and Project-Based learning using LEGO® SPIKE™ Essential kits. They collaborated on STEM-aligned lessons and connecte...
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Green and brown graphic for the REMC Association of Michigan at the MASL 2025 conference. Top text reads ‘COME SEE US!’ above the REMC logo on a leafy tree background. Large text across the middle says ‘WE WILL BE IN BOOTH 19.’ Bottom row shows the MASL logo and event details.

We love connecting with educators and school professionals from around the state.

December 8, 2025
Come see us at MASL - we will be in Booth 19! #schoollibrarians
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Blue graphic with a digital globe made of network lines and data points. Large white text reads ‘Student Data Privacy Consortium.’ Smaller text says ‘Interested districts can join now!’ The REMC Association of Michigan logo appears at the bottom.

REMC launched the Michigan Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) Alliance project.

December 1, 2025
This new initiative is designed to standardize and streamline data privacy protections for all students while providing support to the large management task of data privacy. The R...
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Square graphic with a border of red and green watercolor dots. At the top, large text reads 'December Courses.' Below it, a red banner says 'Registration ends December 3.' The REMC Association of Michigan logo appears in the upper right corner. A list of eight courses follows, each preceded by a small arrow: Amplifying Student Voice; Creating Digital Breakouts for the Classroom; Developing Student Media Literacy; Digital Citizenship – Practical Implementation; Enhancing Instruction for All Learners; Increasing Efficiency and Productivity; OER to Support Personalized Learning. At the bottom, text reads 'Courses begin December 8' with two small green snowflake illustrations nearby.

Here are just a few of the FREE REMC courses starting in December!

December 1, 2025
Give yourself the gift of learning! 🎁 Boost engagement, streamline instruction, and discover new ways to integrate technology—all with expert Michigan instructors and 10 free SCE...
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Graphic for the REMC Association of Michigan advertising a webinar titled “What’s Your Info Worth? Keeping Student and Personal Data Secure.” The text notes that the course starts December 2nd and that registration ends tomorrow. The lower portion shows a blue line-art illustration of a person touching a fingerprint scanner on a large screen with an unlocked padlock icon, gears, a chat bubble, a document, and an envelope surrounding the scene.

Your data—student records, emails, and personal details—is a prime target for cybercriminals.

December 1, 2025
Learn how information gets stolen, the real impact of data breaches, and simple ways to protect your digital footprint at home and at work. After the webinar, participants will sh...
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