At our Partner Reception in Grand Rapids last week we honored Patrick Barbour, board president at @CrossCreek_NHA, for 30 years of service! What an impressive accomplishment! Thank you, Patrick, for your commitment to our #CMUCharters #PartnerSchool family.

Last week, we hosted our first-ever Authorizer Exchange in Detroit! A group of leaders in charter school authorizing from across the country gathered to elevate the conversation beyond authorizer operations and help define what comes next for our sector.

We ended the day with Encore Central — gathering attendees, speakers, vendors, and event staff in the Atrium to connect and talk about what they look forward to taking back to their schools this year! Filled with snacks, photobooths, prizes — this was a great way to end the day.

The day has officially arrived! We're here at Huntington Place in Downtown Detroit getting ready to kick off our 2026 Annual Conference. This event continues to grow and this year is no different. We can't wait!

Our team received the JRLA Leadership Award at the @JRLADetroit Celebrity Golf Classic Kick-Off Party! Receiving this recognition was a wonderful reminder that our impact extends beyond our office walls — we work everyday to strengthen our #CMUCharters #PartnerSchools.

We're hiring a Director of Assessment & Evaluation! Help lead data analysis, accountability efforts, and school performance evaluation for our office and make an impact on K-12 education across Michigan. Apply: bit.ly/3T5R68n

With just over a month to go until this year's Annual Conference in Detroit, we're looking back at all the fun we had at last year's event! If you haven't registered already, there's still time! Learn more and grab your spot: bit.ly/4piNfAI

Culture Club, chess, coding, crochet — these are just a few of the community-building after-school options at #CMUCharters #PartnerSchool @SouthArbor_NHA! Read more: bit.ly/4vfNa2b

Last week, we welcomed 33 high school students from our #CMUCharters #PartnerSchools to campus for Camp Central! This three-day overnight leadership and college readiness experience for rising high school juniors and seniors left everyone inspired to dream big for their future.

Partnerships in action! This week, Dr. Chris White and Sherry Betcher presented at the NWEA Fusion Conference alongside partners from Noor International Academy and Holly Academy, highlighting the power of collaboration in advancing student success.

Did you know? 74% of school parents support charter schools. All students and families deserve access to a high-quality public education. We're proud of the impact our #CMUCharters #PartnerSchools make during #CharterSchoolsWeek and all year long! #WeAreCharter

We're thrilled to announce Kim Bearden as our keynote speaker for this year's Annual Conference! Kim is a nationally recognized educator who we know will be able to jump-start our conference, and the new school year, with energy and excitement! Register at bit.ly/3PnJ8Wy

It's National #CharterSchoolsWeek! Charter schools are always public, always free, and always open to all students. We are proud to partner with 70 #CMUCharter #PartnerSchools throughout the state, leading more than 29,000 students to the futures they dream of. #WeAreCharter

This weekend is Central Michigan University's graduation! Congratulations to all of the graduates, including alumni from our #CMUCharter #PartnerSchools that chose to continue their education at CMU! Best of luck on all of your future endeavors.

Once a student at #PartnerSchool West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, Samantha participated in our office’s campus visit programs in both middle and high school and fell in love with the campus. Now this week, she graduates from CMU! youtube.com/watch?v=ebCR7lXA…

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! There are 2,300 teachers that serve at #CMUCharters #PartnerSchools. We wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of these amazing educators for their commitment to their students. #ThankATeacher

We’re proud to celebrate Shanese Ross-Pierrie, a CMU Go Grant recipient, who recently shared an update on her grant project at the Go Grant Symposium. Learn more: bit.ly/403M8sT

Happy School Counselors Week! We are grateful for the school counselors who guide, support, and amplify student success throughout CMU Charters. #NSCW26

This week begins #BlackHistoryMonth. The month of February is an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Black Americans throughout history.

It’s National School Choice Week! We celebrate the power of choice and the ability for families to select the educational environment that best supports their child’s success. #SchoolChoiceWeek