A team of two students from our Film & New Media program are winners of the All-American High School Film Festival Pitch Contest. Riley Bockhol and Stuart Nottke created a short video, “Finding You Again”, pitching their idea for a short film they would like to create for the All-American High School Film Fest. Riley and Stuart's pitch was chosen based on its creativity, storytelling and ambition.
As winners, they will receive a professional camera kit, which they will use to create their film that will air at the film festival held in New York City this October. Congratulations to instructor Zac Wendland and his students on receiving this outstanding opportunity!
Watch Riley and Stuart’s winning submission: youtube.com/watch?si=Zr69BZHj7pVLG6R4&v=SVH6RuJxn1c&feature=youtu.be
Learn more about our Film & New Media program: https://www.northwested.org/o/ct/page/film-new-media
As winners, they will receive a professional camera kit, which they will use to create their film that will air at the film festival held in New York City this October. Congratulations to instructor Zac Wendland and his students on receiving this outstanding opportunity!
Watch Riley and Stuart’s winning submission: youtube.com/watch?si=Zr69BZHj7pVLG6R4&v=SVH6RuJxn1c&feature=youtu.be
Learn more about our Film & New Media program: https://www.northwested.org/o/ct/page/film-new-media
On this day in 1960, a bomb exploded at the home of Carlotta Walls, the youngest member of the Little Rock Nine—the first Black students to integrate Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Carlotta’s home was bombed just four weeks before her high school graduation.
After bravely integrating in 1957, the Little Rock Nine endured violence and institutional injustice throughout their academic journeys. Their courage helped pave the way for equal educational opportunities for generations to come.
Honor Carlotta and the legacy of the Little Rock Nine by reading Carlotta’s Special Dress: How a Walk to School Changed Civil Rights History, written by Carlotta Walls LaNier herself.
After bravely integrating in 1957, the Little Rock Nine endured violence and institutional injustice throughout their academic journeys. Their courage helped pave the way for equal educational opportunities for generations to come.
Honor Carlotta and the legacy of the Little Rock Nine by reading Carlotta’s Special Dress: How a Walk to School Changed Civil Rights History, written by Carlotta Walls LaNier herself.
Built into every Career Tech program are general education credits and practical learning in technical reading, writing and math, along with career preparation skills like developing resumes, portfolios and presentations, preparing for job interviews and using the latest technologies.
These real-world tools support students’ futures and everyday life — all while earning valuable general education credits!
To learn more, visit https://www.northwested.org/o/ct
These real-world tools support students’ futures and everyday life — all while earning valuable general education credits!
To learn more, visit https://www.northwested.org/o/ct
North Ed is committed to student success at Career Tech and beyond!
Each year, we award tens of thousands of dollars in Academic Scholarships and Tools of the Trade Awards to support students’ next steps. Through partnerships with leading colleges and universities, Career Tech students also have access to exclusive post-secondary scholarships and credit opportunities.
Don't miss out! For more information on scholarships and how to apply, visit https://www.northwested.org/o/ct/page/scholarships
Each year, we award tens of thousands of dollars in Academic Scholarships and Tools of the Trade Awards to support students’ next steps. Through partnerships with leading colleges and universities, Career Tech students also have access to exclusive post-secondary scholarships and credit opportunities.
Don't miss out! For more information on scholarships and how to apply, visit https://www.northwested.org/o/ct/page/scholarships
As a testament to his outstanding work and commitment to excellence in education, North Ed Career Tech Aviation Maintenance instructor Scott O'Dell was recently honored as the Michigan Association of Career and Technical Education (MI ACTE) New Teacher of the Year at the MI Career Education Conference in Grand Rapids. Congratulations to Scott for this incredible accolade! Learn more. https://www.northwested.org/article/2681411
Today kicks off Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month! CTE provides students with academic and technical skills, training and certifications in high-demand jobs that can open doors to unlimited opportunities.
Take the plunge with North Ed to raise money for Special Olympics Michigan! Last year, our team raised over $4,000, and with your help, we can raise even more. To join our Plunge Team or donate, visit https://www.classy.org/team/788634
All Northwest Education Services programs will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. No in-person or virtual instruction will take place. This closure includes all North Ed Special Education and Career Tech programs.
For more information, including staff guidelines for snow days, please see our School Closings & Alerts webpage:
https://www.northwested.org/page/school-closings-alerts
~North Ed Administration
For more information, including staff guidelines for snow days, please see our School Closings & Alerts webpage:
https://www.northwested.org/page/school-closings-alerts
~North Ed Administration
This year, Santa’s elves were hard at work adapting a series of toys for kids with limited mobility. Our North Ed Assistive Technology department teamed up with Career Tech Electrical Occupations program instructors and students to adapt select toys purchased by community members. The Career Tech students converted the toys to incorporate electrical switches which allow a child to interact with the toy by pushing a large button or controlling a joystick. 25 North Ed families will receive a specially wrapped gift featuring a toy with custom adaptations for their child to make magical holiday memories.
As part of this special project, North Ed Career Tech students created switch adapted bead spinners for students from our New Horizons program. When loaded with clay beads, the spinners land the beads on a wire inserted into the tub of the spinner. The beads were then transferred to elastic string and wrapped around wire Christmas tree frames to make ornaments.
As part of this special project, North Ed Career Tech students created switch adapted bead spinners for students from our New Horizons program. When loaded with clay beads, the spinners land the beads on a wire inserted into the tub of the spinner. The beads were then transferred to elastic string and wrapped around wire Christmas tree frames to make ornaments.
If you’ve shopped at Tom’s Food Market recently, you may have been greeted by the friendly faces of our Adult Community Experience (ACE) students! They proudly volunteered as bell ringers for the Salvation Army—giving back and spreading cheer. Way to go, ACE!
All Northwest Education Services programs will be closed Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. No in-person or virtual instruction will take place. This closure includes all North Ed Special Education and Career Tech programs.
For more information, including staff guidelines for snow days, please see our School Closings & Alerts webpage:
https://www.northwested.org/page/school-closings-alerts
North Ed instructional programs will be closed Monday, Dec. 22, through Friday, Jan. 2. Have a fun and restful winter break. We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Jan. 5!
Congratulations to Pat Lamb and Karmin Olds for being awards finalists at the national Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) Career Tech VISION conference! Pat and Karmin recently traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to be recognized among a select group of educational leaders from across the country. During a regional conference covering 14 states and Washington, D.C., in late March, Pat was named ACTE Region 1 Administrator of the Year, and Karmin won ACTE Region 1 Counseling & Career Development Professional of the Year. Both received similar honors at Michigan’s statewide conference in December 2024 before advancing to the regionals, then national ACTE conference held in Nashville. Congratulations to Pat and Karmin for this incredible accolade.
NOTICE: The North Ed Foundation Annual Meeting will be held on Jan. 13, 2026, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm, taking place in the REMC2 Conference Room at North Ed Career Tech (880 Parsons Road, Traverse City, MI 49686). For more information, email info@NorthEdFoundation.org.
Excitement was in the air at Mentor Match Day! Each year, North Ed Career Tech Engineering Academy juniors are paired with local pros in design, engineering and business. Mentorship allows students the opportunity to practice professional skills, gain career insight and form connections that last through senior year and beyond. Thank you to our outstanding mentors! Learn more about Engineering Academy. https://www.northwested.org/o/ct/page/engineering-academy
Today is International Day of People with Disability — a reminder that inclusion, understanding and empathy make our communities stronger. Dive into this list of children’s books that help students Pre-K through 6th grade learn about disability awareness and acceptance. https://www.loc.gov/nls/services-and-resources/informational-publications/twenty-books-that-promote-disability-awareness-for-children-pre-k-through-sixth-grade/
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Today we celebrate Special Education Day and the incredible impact of Northwest Education Services’ special education team.
To our educators, therapists, support staff, families and most of all, our students—thank you for inspiring us, trusting us and reminding us every day of the limitless potential of Special Education.
We’re proud to help build classrooms, communities and opportunities where all students belong, grow and thrive.
To our educators, therapists, support staff, families and most of all, our students—thank you for inspiring us, trusting us and reminding us every day of the limitless potential of Special Education.
We’re proud to help build classrooms, communities and opportunities where all students belong, grow and thrive.
This Giving Tuesday, help students in our community reach their highest potential!
From scholarships and career preparation, to providing essentials like food, clothing, assistive technology and basic medical care, your gift to the North Ed Foundation makes a real difference for local students and families. Donate today and be part of their success! www.northedfoundation.org
From scholarships and career preparation, to providing essentials like food, clothing, assistive technology and basic medical care, your gift to the North Ed Foundation makes a real difference for local students and families. Donate today and be part of their success! www.northedfoundation.org
Today, on Native American Heritage Day, we honor the Anishinaabe people and acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional, ancestral and contemporary homelands of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. Learn more about their ongoing legacy: https://www.gtbindians.org/
North Ed will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28. Enjoy your fall break! We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Dec. 1!
