Yesterday, educators from across the region gathered for our annual Regional Staff Development Day, gaining new insight and tools for supporting students and improving outcomes. Thank you to our distinguished presenters, Dr. Shelley Moore, Dr. Dylan Wiliam, Dr. Lori Desautels and Dr. John Hattie.


Check out these creepy creatures created by our Creekside middle school students, facilitated by Ms. Wendy of Art Escapes!





Bridgeway students, staff and families celebrated Halloween by trick-or-treating—an experience that is not always accessible for people on the autism spectrum. Thank you to all of the homes in the neighborhood for participating and making this day extra special for our students and families.






The North Ed Bridgeway staff hopes you had a fab-boo-lous Halloween!



This school year, our North Ed Career Tech Health Sciences program is fundraising for @Undue Medical Debt, where every $10 donation relieves roughly $1,000 worth of debt for struggling Americans. On Halloween, Career Tech students and staff raised $1,200, creating an impact of $120,000 in medical debt relief! Watch the full story. To donate, visit http://unduemedicaldebt.org/campaign/healthsciencestudentshelping-67647/

















We are so proud to have our Assistant Superintendent of Special Education, Carol Greilick, and Great Start Collaborative Coordinator, Robin Hornkohl, honored in the Record-Eagle's 2025 Influential Women of Northern Michigan. Congratulations, and thank you for all you do to support the students and staff of North Ed and across the state of Michigan. Read the full article.

Watch Jon Zawodny, Director of Children and Youth Ministry at Lake Ann United Methodist Church share his Great Start Collaborative (GSC) Story.
Great Start Collaborative & Family Coalition Traverse Bay 32P funding is essential to the coordinated and strategic efforts supporting young children and families in the counties of Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau. Without sustained investment, many high-impact initiatives-and systems that connect them are at risk.
We're not giving up, but we can’t do it alone. Help us save GSC across Michigan. Learn more and share your GSC Story.


In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, we extend our deepest respect to 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. Visit https://www.tadl.org/indigenous to find Indigenous stories and amplify Indigenous voices.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories that ignite your kiddo’s curiosity and imagination. Explore the Traverse Area District Library’s curated collection of books for National Hispanic Heritage Month. https://catalog.tadl.org/main/view_list?list_id=67872&page=0&sort_by=pubdate.descending


Congratulations, Lisa! Thank you for your incredible support and the opportunities you've provided. You've created brighter futures for countless North Ed Career Tech students.

Amy is one of our dedicated physical therapists, who loves working with students to ensure they can fully participate in the school day alongside their peers. This includes everything from helping them navigate the playground during recess to making sure they can join field trips and gym class.
When asked about her favorite part of the job, Amy said, "I enjoy seeing their classmates assisting with the adaptive equipment and laughing together." This highlights a core belief that drives her work: physical therapy can remove barriers and create a sense of unity and empowerment for all students. By providing a path for access where there were once barriers, Amy helps foster a more inclusive environment for everyone.
To Amy, North Ed’s philosophy is simple yet powerful: Students first! This approach is evident in her daily interactions and unwavering dedication to her students' success and well-being.
Thank you, Amy, for supporting education. https://rebrand.ly/SupportEd

