Roseville school district offering safe and engaging summer classes
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ROSEVILLE Districts such as Roseville Community Schools are working hard to ensure that students still have access to the variety of summer learning programs they always do, despite COVID-19 still being a concern to many.
Programs for elementary school are split into two groups: those organized by Roseville Community Schools and those organized by the Macomb Intermediate School District.
“At the elementary level, we run two tracks. We run a K-5 extended program with about 400 kids in it, and we focus on math and reading,” said Assistant Superintendent David Rice. “We make sure we are having fun with the kids but making sure there’s still a focus on academics. We track our kids on our assessments each year, and we see that this helps halt summer slide. Certified teachers are teaching at their regular grade levels. We provide latchkey services before and after just like d
Utica High School junior discusses mental health on DPTV livestream
Utica High junior Sophia Meguid was part of a panel of local students who discussed mental health and suicide awareness on a Detroit Public TV program called “Please Listen: Students Talk About Mental Health and Suicide Awareness” April 28.
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SHELBY TOWNSHIP A Utica High School junior had a chance to be on live television with other local students during a Detroit Public TV program called “Please Listen: Students Talk About Mental Health and Suicide Awareness” April 28.
Sophia Meguid was one of the local students who were involved in the discussion. The live event included a question-and-answer segment, during which audience members were able to share their own thoughts and questions with the panelists.
Macomb County host vaccine clinic for students with special needs
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For people with disabilities and anxiety, it might be a reason to not get a shot.
April 17, 2021:
The pandemic has been difficult to navigate for families with disabilities, especially when it comes to getting a vaccine. That’s why Macomb County made a safe and familiar space for people to become vaccinated Saturday at the Macomb Intermediate School District building.
“It feels great that our students are able to get the vaccine and have the support system,” said assistant superintendent for special education and student services Justin Michalak. “It gives a comfort level to the families. It gives comfort level to the students.”
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State celebrates Robotics Week, promotes opportunities to boost skills needed for future careers
April 8, 2021
As we wrap up Robotics Week in Michigan, state officials encourage students, educators and parents to join them in highlighting the importance of robotics education, which encourages problem-solving, creative thinking and a healthy sense of competition that drives innovation from students and prepares them for high-demand, high-wage careers. Robotics programs offer students a fun, hands-on approach to classroom lessons and experiences to build skills and interests leading to college and career pathways in good-paying technical fields, said Megan Schrauben, Executive Director of the MiSTEM Network.
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LANSING As we wrap up Robotics Week in Michigan, state officials encourage students, educators and parents to join them in highlighting the importance of robotics education, which encourages problem-solving, creative thinking and a healthy sense of competition that drives innovation from students and prepares them for high-demand, high-wage careers.
“Robotics programs offer students a fun, hands-on approach to classroom lessons and experiences to build skills and interests leading to college and career pathways in good-paying technical fields,” said Megan Schrauben, Executive Director of the MiSTEM Network.
During this school year, over 2,100 robotics teams at all levels and programs representing more than 400 districts across the state applied for robotics grants. Michigan ranks second for having the most robotics teams in the nation and Michigan’s high schools rank first among the nation’s high school statewide programs (including FIRST in Michigan, Robotics