Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | Michigan Department of Education
More than 120 teachers across 43 school districts in Michigan have been awarded a total of $796,000 in grants from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) for achieving National Board Certification.
State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice emphasized the importance of this certification, stating, “National Board Certification benefits students by increasing the effectiveness of teachers. Certification is particularly beneficial to students in high-poverty school districts. I congratulate the teachers who are receiving grants for achieving this certification.”
The grants were distributed after districts and intermediate school districts submitted applications on behalf of 124 certified Michigan teachers. The financial awards include at least $4,000 per teacher, with a maximum grant of $10,000 for those working in high-poverty schools that receive building-wide federal Title 1 funding.
The grant program aims to recognize and support professional learning and growth among Michigan teachers who have achieved National Board Certification. It aligns with Goal 7 of Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, which seeks to increase the number of certified teachers in shortage areas.
The following are some of the districts where National Board-Certified Teachers received grants:
- Ann Arbor Public Schools: $14,000
- Armada Area Schools: $20,000
- Detroit Public Schools Community District: $170,000
- Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy (Sault Ste. Marie): $130,000
- Rochester Community School District: $88,000
Educators interested in learning more about National Board Certification can visit the MDE National Board Certification webpage for further information.
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