There is a quiet revolution happening in our schools—a transformation happening district-by-district through the innovative leadership of administrators, educators and parents. The Best Schools In Michigan believes that the most effective way to support this revolution is by sharing with you what is occuring in our schools around the state.
Our mission is to shine a spotlight on the exciting innovations being created every day in Michigan schools. And, by promoting these achievements, help them spread like wildfire to schools around the country. As one of us grows stronger, all of us win. Our true competition is not between school districts, but with educational systems in other countries that are already competing with us for the jobs of the future.
About Us
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The Best Schools in Michigan is an independent organization dedicated to discovering and promoting excellence in education. Our goal is to provide parents, students and educators with the latest information about advances in education, and opportunities for students to expand their horizons. Through profiles, video highlights and interactive chat, you can discover what districts in your area, and around the state, are doing to energize their students - and make school the truly enriching experience it was meant to be.
PROFILE
In addition to the nuts and bolts information about the district, including number of students enrolled, student/teacher ratios and per-pupil spending, the profile allows you to learn about the district’s "big picture." From academics to athletics - and everything in between - the profile gives you a rich overview of the characteristics that makes it stand out from the crowd.
CHAT
The chat feature invites students, parents and educators to chat in an online community that fosters the sharing of ideas. Best Schools in Michigan provides a forum for discussion on what is happening in individual school districts as well as the greater educational community. Speak directly to your neighbors and others who share your concerns and experiences.
VIDEO
See for yourself what is right in public school education by watching video clips about selected school districts. Compelling stories about teachers transforming education, technology and its role in the classroom, arts and athletics making for better academics, and more, are available for viewing.
ENROLLMENT
Use the enrollment link to download information about individual district policies and receive their enrollment application.
LINKS
Best Schools In Michigan has done the legwork for you by providing links to the best education resources available on the internet for parents, students and educators. In addition to links directing you to individual district Websites, there are links to a host of educational portals providing independent information on schools, advice on parenting and other pertinent information you want to know.