Rooms is officially launching on April 8! Families, be sure to keep an eye out for a text or email invitation to our new classroom communication platform. To learn more, visit https://rebrand.ly/2gio7ut
In honor of Women’s History Month this March, we gathered to celebrate women from across our region who are enriching our schools, empowering others and building communities based on respect.
The Women Leaders of Culturally Responsive Education program recognizes women in our schools who are making positive impacts in their classrooms and workspaces by nurturing relationships and improving understanding among both student and adult populations.
For a full list of 2026 honorees, visit https://www.northwested.org/page/culturally-responsive-education
We are very proud to have three exemplary North Ed leaders featured in the Traverse City Record-Eagle 2026 Women’s History Month special section: Dr. Tara Mager, Superintendent; Dr. Yvonne Donohoe McCool, Director of Early Childhood Services; and Marty Guiney, McKinney-Vento Liaison & Special Education Supervisor. It is an honor to have them on our team and we thank them for their work that shapes the future for educators, learners and families in our community. Read the full article.
To learn more, visit https://rebrand.ly/2gio7ut
Read more:https://www.northwested.org/article/2775896
Welcome to Rooms! Our new classroom communication tool to connect you with staff and get updates relevant to your student, on the web or on the North Ed mobile app. Rooms will be launching soon. Follow us to stay up to date on the latest Rooms news. Learn more.
We are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Maranda Foster has been named Paraprofessional of the Year by the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children (MCEC)!
From leading the student-run Creekside Bistro to her implementation of applied educational neuroscience, Maranda’s dedication to our Creekside School students and community is truly inspiring.
Join us in celebrating Maranda’s well-deserved recognition!
Read the full story.
The event featured an inside look at our facilities, with Kettering reps touring the Aviation Maintenance and Engineering Academy programs before holding a press conference to engage with prospective students. Our future innovators from the Engineering Academy, Robotics & Automation, and Writers Studio programs asked insightful questions about their next academic steps, all while Film & New Media students captured the day’s highlights on camera. Following the session, Writers Studio students took the lead in conducting professional interviews to document the impact of this new opportunity.
A sincere thank you to Kettering’s Matt Fortescue and Dr. Rob Kniss, as well as longtime Career Tech champion and Kettering alum Al Jordan, for joining us to launch this exciting chapter for our students.
Learn more: https://www.northwested.org/article/2760979
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https://www.northwested.org/article/2762827
This partnership reflects our shared commitment to workforce preparation and providing students with the resources they need to succeed in high-tech industries. A huge thank you to Kettering’s Matt Fortescue and Dr. Rob Kniss, and longtime Career Tech champion and Kettering alum Al Jordan, for joining us to celebrate this milestone. We are proud to see more doors opening for our local students!
Learn more about this exciting new opportunity: https://www.northwested.org/article/2760979
Alex Dunn (Greenspire High School) earned a Gold Key for Drawing, Emily Haas (TC Central High School) received a Silver Key for Drawing, and Noah Bailey (TC West Senior High School) was recognized with both a Gold Key for Photography and an Honorable Mention.
Founded in 1923 and administered by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the Scholastic Awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious program celebrating creative teens in grades 7–12. Students can earn regional and national honors, scholarships, and opportunities for exhibition and publication across 29 categories, from photography and painting to poetry and journalism.
Regionally sponsored by the Gwen Frostic School of Art, this program has helped launch the early careers of iconic creatives such as Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, and Amanda Gorman.
We’re incredibly proud of Alex, Emily, and Noah for representing North Ed and showcasing the power of young creative voices. Thank you instructor Rebecca Kinnee for facilitating these amazing opportunities for our Career Tech students!
Learn more about Graphic Arts https://www.northwested.org/o/ct/page/graphic-arts
Because our labs and classrooms will be active construction zones during the week of camp, we cannot ensure the safe, hands-on environment that students deserve.
These upgrades are an investment in the future of our programs, ensuring that when students are ready to attend Career Tech programming and services, they’ll have the best and safest learning environment possible.
Thank you for your understanding and for being part of the North Ed community.
Learn more about Writers Studio: https://www.northwested.org/o/ct/page/writers-studio
Learn more about Page 2 Stage: https://www.cityoperahouse.org/ypf
