Marquette Alger RESA’s Post

We are excited to share the Labs Unleashed program! This unique 4-week journey has brought together 8th to 11th graders for an exploration of 5 disciplines, blending classroom learning with hands-on applied math experiences. This is the first year of Labs Unleashed and students are currently in the second week of this program. Marquette-Alger RESA has partnered with Northern Michigan University and our local schools to provide students with the experience of applied learning in math on NMU's beautiful campus. Courses range from welding and construction to cosmetology, hospitality, and agriculture, showcasing how math is applicable to future careers. These hands-on experiences aim to make math more interesting and applicable to real life. #Math #AppliedLearning #STEM #STEMEducation #Education #CTE

Last week, Marquette-Alger RESA hosted the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA) summer conference at our agency! We were thrilled to welcome all 56 Michigan ISD Superintendents to the beautiful Upper Peninsula for this important conference. The conference featured engaging sessions and networking opportunities to address key topics like curriculum development, student mental health, technology integration, and equity in education. MAISA’s Executive Director, Dr. John Severson, and other thought leaders shared invaluable insights and strategies. Together, we built connections, exchanged ideas, and supported each other in our mission to improve educational outcomes. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success! #MAISASummerConference #EducationLeaders #Collaboration #ProfessionalDevelopment #UpperPeninsula

This month, Marquette-Alger RESA held our annual staff retreat! We partnered with the City of Marquette in community service projects to clean up the trails, beaches, and public areas throughout Marquette. We ended the day with new staff introductions, staff prize drawings, and a delicious lunch from Lake Superior Smokehouse Brewpub! #Retreat #StaffRetreat #Volunteer #Summer #UnitedWay

Exciting news! The Marquette-Alger RESA Board of Education has appointed a new board member, Ben Bartlett, during a special meeting on Monday, June 17. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the recent resignation of long-time board member Steve Norman. Mr. Bartlett, who represents Alger County, took his oath of office at our administrative offices. He currently serves on Superior Central Schools Board of Education. Welcome, Mr. Bartlett! #Congrats #Education #BoardofEducation #Welcome

Congratulations to Marquette Area Public Schools (MAPS) Board of Education Member Cherryl Maddox-Smith on receiving two prestigious awards from the Michigan Association of School Boards: the Certified Board Member Award and the Award of Merit! Ms. Maddox-Smith's dedication and hard work were celebrated at a special event last week at Marquette-Alger RESA. Her unwavering commitment to serving on the MAPS school board is deeply appreciated by our entire community. Thank you, Ms. Maddox-Smith, for your incredible contributions to our schools and students! #Education #Awards #Congrats #Congratulations

Marquette-Alger RESA's Superintendent Dr. Greg Nyen sat down with WZMQ-TV 19 CBS to discuss updates on Talent Together, the consortium helping Michiganders become certified teachers and providing free education while they earn an income. Watch the full interview here! #TalentTogether #Education #Teaching #Teachers

Marquette-Alger RESA is hiring! We have career opportunities for Mental Health Specialist, School Social Worker, and more! Learn more at maresa.org/careers. #Hiring #Jobs #MichiganJobs #Marquette #EarlyChildhood #MentalHealth #SocialWorker #SchoolPsychology #Education

Check out the latest episode of Chalk Talk where we discuss early childhood literacy with our special guests, Early Literacy Coaches Chandra Ziegler and Colleen Sundholm! 📚 Tune in to hear about practical tips to foster a love for reading in young children and the importance of empowering the next generation through literacy. ✨ #Literacy #ChildhoodLiteracy #Podcast #Education

Join us for the Effective and Inclusive Practices for Emergent and Beginning Writers with Disabilities workshop this October! Presented by Dr. David Koppenhaver at Northwest Education Services in Traverse City, the session will be broadcast to multiple ISDs throughout Michigan, including Marquette-Alger RESA! 📍 Where: Marquette-Alger RESA (host site) 📅 Date/Time: October 8, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM (with breaks and lunch provided) 💡 Cost: $75 per person This hands-on workshop is perfect for those dedicated to improving written communication for emergent and beginning writers with diverse disabilities, including autism, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, and communication disorders. SCECHS/Certificate of Completion available! Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g55fEj6h #InclusiveEducation #WritingWorkshop #ProfessionalDevelopment #SpecialEducation #EmergentWriters #InclusivePractices #Education