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LANSING, Mich. — As school districts across Michigan examine the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications in the classroom, Michigan Virtual, a pioneer in digital learning for the past 25 years, has developed...

A version of this article was also published at FOX 17 on August 4, 2023. LANSING, Mich. — David Dublis of Grand Rapids, Mich. was named the 2023 Online Mentor of the Year – a...

A version of this article was also published at WNEM 5 on August 4, 2023. LANSING, Mich. — Carrie Begick of Saginaw, Mich. was named the 2023 Online Teacher of the Year – an award...

LANSING, Mich. — Ahead of the upcoming school year, educators and innovators from across Michigan gathered last week for the second annual Michigan EdTech Innovation Bootcamp, learning skills to develop their own ideas for businesses...

It’s no secret that the last few years have been hard. Couple a worldwide pandemic with thealready difficult pre-teen years for students and it’s no wonder that our academic scores took ahit. Still, how we...

First place prize went to a Utica educator for ‘Spelling Safari’ LANSING, Mich. — Edtech innovators from Spelling Safari have been chosen as the winners of the second annual Michigan EdTech Innovation Pitch Contest, sharing...

LANSING, Mich. — Seven Michigan educators have been accepted into the inaugural Google GSV Education Innovation Fellowship, tying Michigan with only California for the most educators from their state in the Fellowship. This pilot year...

LANSING, Mich. — Five Michiganders have been chosen to advance as finalists in the Michigan EdTech Innovation Pitch Contest. Each of the finalists will advance to a pitch presentation on June 29, where first, second...

Lansing, Mich. — This summer marks the 25th anniversary of Michigan Virtual, an educational technology non-profit. Founded in 1998 by the State of Michigan, with the support of many education and policy leaders including then-Governor...

1. INTRODUCTION Michigan Virtual™ is seeking proposals for services related to audio, visual, design, build, and installation, for the upgrade of our large multifunctional, divisible conference room. By releasing this RFP, Michigan Virtual makes no...

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan residents with an interest in education or technology are encouraged to submit their ideas for improving teaching and learning in the second annual Michigan EdTech Innovation Pitch Contest & Bootcamp by...

Freidhoff to Serve as Expert for Distance Education Project LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Virtual’s Vice President Dr. Joseph R. Freidhoff has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award from the U.S. Department of State and the...

Michigan residents encouraged to also support their local teachers A version of this article was also published on Fox 17 on September 19, 2022. LANSING, Mich. — Out of the more than 1,100 Michigan educators...

PLYMOUTH, Mich. – Barbara A. Rutecki of Plymouth, Mich. was named Michigan Virtual’s 2022 Online Mentor of the Year – a distinction given to a mentor who has demonstrated excellence in teaching and enhanced student...

Versions of this article were also published in the Oakland Press on September 5, 2022, and in the Midland Daily News on September 11, 2022. OXFORD, Mich. – Maria Wolbert of Oxford, Mich. was named...

Versions of this article were also published on Fox 17, WILX 10, and WLSN 6 on August 16, 2022. LANSING, Mich. — As teachers prepare their classrooms for school later this month, educators are encouraged...

LANSING, Mich. — Teachers from across Michigan gathered virtually last week for the Michigan EdTech Innovation Bootcamp, learning skills to develop their own ideas or businesses for classroom innovation. The Bootcamp was organized by Michigan...

LANSING, Mich. — Educators from Stockbridge, Ann Arbor, and Livonia have been chosen as the winners of the Michigan EdTech Innovation Pitch Contest, sharing $20,000 in business startup grants and legal and creative startup assistance....