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Madonna. Ellen. Pharrell. Big Sean. Jamie Foxx. President George W. Bush. 🌟 Ten celebrities have shown up for Michigan charter schools, and five of them went to the same school. Who’s your pick? See the full list here: charterschools.org/blog/ten-…
Congrats to Chalcee Norwood, September's #MICharterHero! Dean of Operations at MacDowell Prep & Purpose Charter Academy. She also just received a Testimonial Resolution from the Detroit City Council. 🎉Read her full story: ow.ly/Oyek50ZVYTk
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The top 7 open-enrollment high schools in Detroit on the 2026 SAT are all charter schools — led by Jalen Rose Leadership Academy at 868. No entrance exam, no application review, just results. 📊
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Four real facts about Michigan's charter schools, one reaction video. 🎬 Misconceptions, wins, and real funding gaps, all in under a minute.
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Vanderbilt Charter Academy's poverty rate: 80%. Expected 3rd-grade reading proficiency: 26%. Actual: 68.6%. 📚 One of Michigan's national reading "Bright Spots," just in time for #InternationalLiteracyDay. Find out how this school beat the odds. charterschools.org/blog/beat…
@JRLADetroit's on-campus garden isn't just for show — every week it brings free food to the community, in partnership with @ForgottnHarvest. 🌽C/O alum Christian Brock gives the tour. #ChartersLead
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This is what happens when charter schools and communities invest in each other. 👏
The student-run business at Renaissance Public School Academy created the official T-shirt for the Okaya–Mount Pleasant Sister City Exchange at Life Unplugged, the local Mt. Pleasant business that mentors these young entrepreneurs.
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Congratulations to Livingston Classical Academy on their Ribbon Cutting Celebration! Grateful for the families, students, staff, community members, and local leaders — including @AbBollin — who showed up to celebrate this milestone. Here's to growing together. facebook.com/share/p/18u43en…
A charter school student from the Upper Peninsula built a robot that can speak indigenous languages. He was in sixth grade. WOW! @DamooseForMi @Pfairbairn107 npr.org/2026/07/26/nx-s1-582…
@ReginaforRep toured @TFADetroit's Summer Learning Institute at @daasdistrict last week — new teachers leading classrooms, mentors building leadership skills, future administrators learning the system, and kids having fun while they learn. Thank you for showing up for the community you serve, Rep. Weiss.🙌🏻
Interesting conversation about school choice and equity in Detroit. dailydetroit.com/a-question-…
From student leader to future attorney ⚖️🔥 Lara turned high school into a launchpad—founding initiatives, leading organizations, and speaking on national stages.
Read more: charterschools.org/blog/lara…
From the ballet stage to a flexible learning path that kept her dream alive 🩰✨ Mya is heading into a professional ballet career with BalletMet while continuing her studies in college.
Read more: charterschools.org/blog/flex…
From high school student to career-ready lineman ⚡👷♂️ Caeleb is graduating with real-world training and a direct path into a high-demand trade earning ~$60K right out of high school.
Read more: charterschools.org/blog/on-t…
From the band room to the basketball court to discovering a passion for audio tech 🎵🏀 Kaden turned every opportunity into a path forward—and now he’s headed into audio production at NMC.
Read more: charterschools.org/blog/from…
From leading in the classroom to discovering her passion for teaching 🍎✨ Mollie is heading to U of M to become an educator and make an impact in future classrooms.
Read more: charterschools.org/blog/one-…
From watching Top Gun at age 5 to soloing an aircraft in high school ✈️🔥 Jadon turned a childhood dream into a real flight path—and now he’s headed toward the Air Force with his sights set on the skies.
Read more: charterschools.org/blog/when…
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🎓 What does student success look like?
A future teacher. A future pilot. A skilled trades professional. A student leader. A performer pursuing her dream.
Next week, we'll begin sharing the stories of six Michigan charter school graduates whose experiences demonstrate what can happen when students have access to learning environments that meet their unique needs.
Their success stories are worth celebrating.
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For many students at Uplift Michigan Online School, traditional school settings simply did not work.
Under April MiCharter Hero Superintendent Tonya Lowry’s leadership, Uplift has become a place where students feel safe, supported, and seen.
MAPSA is proud to recognize Tonya as a MiCharter Hero.
Read her story: charterschools.org/blog/an-u…
📊 76% of Michigan voters support school choice because families want learning environments that fit their children’s needs.
This conversation isn’t about politics — it’s about students, opportunity, and making sure every child has access to a school where they can thrive.
We’re proud to be part of the communities, educators, and families helping students succeed every day. ❤️
@MIHouseDems @Republican97455 @MISenDems @MISenate #MiCharters #SchoolChoice #MichiganCharterSchools #CharterSchoolsWeek
