Have you nominated an Outstanding Educator yet? The nomination deadline is tomorrow, Friday, April 10, 2026. Nominate today! https://rebrand.ly/2026oea
Rooms is now live! Log in today via email or text invitation, on the North Ed mobile app, or the “Sign in” button on the NorthwestEd.org website. To learn more, visit https://rebrand.ly/2gio7ut
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Joseph C. Fisher Early Childhood & Family Center!
This space is more than just a building—it’s a dedicated hub for our families. By bringing our team and partners together in one spot, we can expand support and resources to young learners, families and early childhood professionals across the region.
Our new facility includes:
Indoor and outdoor play areas for local playgroups.
Space for child assessments, developmental screenings and early intervention.
Parent education classes and professional training opportunities.
Child care operated by our partners at Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA).
Pre-orders for the North Ed FFA Chapter’s Annual Plant Sale launch today, April 6, 2026!
Order online from our selection of flowing hanging baskets, ferns, annual plants, house plants, vegetable seedlings and pollinator plant seedlings.
Every purchase directly supports our members’ journeys to the National and State FFA Conventions and helps fund our competitions and chapter operations throughout the year.
For more information and to place your order, visit: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/plant-sale-2026-north-ed-ffa-chapter-copy/barriers/visitor-report
Don’t forget to nominate the outstanding educator in your life! Nominations close this Friday, April 10, 2026. Nominate today! https://rebrand.ly/2026oea
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
North Ed instructional programs will be closed Monday, Mar. 30 through Friday, April 3. Have a fun and safe spring break. We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Monday, April 6!
On March 12, we had the honor of inducting ninety-three North Ed Career Tech students into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)! Congratulations to these influential student leaders. Learn more about NTHS at Career Tech. https://www.northwested.org/o/ct/page/nths
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.
Have you heard about the North Ed mobile app? With this free app, you can stay up to date with the latest North Ed news, events and our new Rooms communication tool. Download today!
To learn more, visit https://rebrand.ly/2gio7ut
To learn more, visit https://rebrand.ly/2gio7ut
During last week’s historic blizzard, North Ed custodial staff worked all day Tuesday and Wednesday to clear snow from the walkways on all North Ed campuses. For many, that meant shoveling out of their own driveways and neighborhoods when roads were not yet clear and navigating North Ed grounds before our plow service arrived! Thank you for going above and beyond to ensure North Ed students and staff could quickly return to school and safely access our facilities
Congratulations to Jim Corr, who was recently honored by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) with the 2026 Presidential Award in Recognition of Exceptional Service to Children and School Psychology. Thank you for your remarkable impact on North Ed students and staff, and for your contributions to the field of school psychology.
Read more:https://www.northwested.org/article/2775896
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.
In honor of North Ed formalizing a partnership with Kettering University to establish a $25,000 annual scholarship for North Ed Career Tech students, we recently hosted university representatives for a milestone celebration on campus.
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
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
Join Great Start Collaborative and Family Coalition of Traverse Bay for free Family Fun Days at YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps! Meet other families in your community while enjoying interactive storytelling and music with Jen Strauss and Miriam Pico, enter a raffle, and more!
Read more:
https://www.northwested.org/article/2762827
Read more:
https://www.northwested.org/article/2762827
We are thrilled to announce a formal partnership between North Ed Career Tech and Kettering University to expand career and postsecondary pathways. As part of this new agreement, Kettering has established a $25,000 annual scholarship specifically for eligible Career Tech students who enroll at Kettering.
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
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
In celebration of Reading Month, join the Great Start Collaborative for interactive storytelling with Jen Strauss at your local Neighborhood Network playgroup sites. Children will receive a bookbag from PoWeR Book Bags, snack and engage in a fun craft project! Learn more https://www.northwested.org/article/2735054
Help us raise money for Special Olympics Michigan! Support the North Ed Plunge Team by donating—no plunging required! For more information, visit https://www.classy.org/team/788634
