MSU Office of K-12 Outreach

LAST CALL TO REGISTER! Come join us next Wednesday to explore how whole-school physical activity can be a powerful strategy for improving student health, learning, and overall well-being.

SCECHs will be offered for your participation.

Register today: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a5yUJ3dVczDS4Um

It's just about the weekend, and we have some important content for you in our July 2026 In Focus newsletter! This month, we review our 2026 Emerging Leaders Program, share new research on teacher evaluations, and wrap up everything going on policy-wise in Lansing and DC! We also have an important last call for EPLP and AEPLP applications!

https://mailchi.mp/7ad324cb80b5/july-2026-office-of-k-12-outreach-in-focus-8275655

There are just TWO DAYS left to apply for the 2026-27 Michigan AEPLP and EPLP cohorts!

Whether you're an EPFP/EPLP alum or you're just interested in starting the education policy journey, we have a program for you! Don't miss out on a year of engaging content, nationwide conferences, and in-the-moment analysis from Lansing and DC insiders!

EPLP - https://education.msu.edu/eplp

AEPLP - https://education.msu.edu/eplp/aeplp

We're about ready to finalize our 2026-27 Michigan AEPLP and EPLP cohorts, with applications due on Friday, July 31st!

If you're an EPFP/EPLP alum who wants to continue your professional learning, make sure to apply for our AEPLP cohort!

See: https://mailchi.mp/6f17c05f779e/2026-27-aeplp-and-eplp-reminder-8275540?e=d7c9ff340c

If you're a mid-career professional interested in advancing your education policy, leadership, and networking competencies and skills, we welcome your EPLP application!

See: https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=c12e164d88f4b16d5619dd573&id=6bc9e251c2

This summer, Michigan State University's College of Education and the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology are teaming up to host the Advancing Youth Physical Activity in Michigan Conference.

On Wednesday, August 12th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, this gathering at the MSU STEM Teaching and Learning Facility will unite educators, school leaders, health professionals, researchers, and community partners to explore how whole-school physical activity can serve as a powerful strategy for improving student health, learning, and overall well-being.

Prospective attendees are asked to register online. In doing so, they will see that the conference's $125 registration fee comes with materials, lunch, and SCECHs (pending MDE approval). Individuals with questions can review this conference announcement or email Megan Papoi at [email protected].

Register today: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a5yUJ3dVczDS4Um

Apply now for the next cohort of the ADVANCED EPLP! Education. Leadership. Networking. On a national scale.

Apply Now for the 2026-27 AEPLP Cohort

Apply now for the 2026-27 cohort of Michigan EPLP!

Happy Monday, alums and friends of the program! We're excited to be cultivating the 2026-27 Michigan EPLP cohort!

If you know a peer who would grow from our focus on education policy, leadership, and networking (and who would support other learners' journeys), we'd appreciate your recommendation and your sharing of our most recent call for applications with them!

https://mailchi.mp/1fd40c8d7430/2026-27-michigan-eplp-8275105

🍿🍿Get some popcorn for our 2025-26 Michigan EPLP shorts!🍿🍿

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVM95iKA7AFhX_xfE_MGAleL6

Then, make sure to apply for the 2026-27 Michigan EPLP experience by Friday, July 31st! See: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5ySo6aRwCJA6ZAa

Already an EPFP/EPLP alum? Apply for the Advanced EPLP experience by Friday, July 31st! See: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YvoQWZEuwFCOZU

See where last year took our 2025-26 Michigan EPLP Fellows in 14 new YouTube shorts!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVM95iKA7AFhX_xfE_MGAleL6FQUoli69

Inspired?

2026-27 EPLP applications: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5ySo6aRwCJA6ZAa

2026-27 Advanced EPLP applications (for EPFP/EPLP alums only): https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YvoQWZEuwFCOZU

Join the MSU Museum for a free, one-day professional development program for educators called "Using Immersive Technology to Teach with Museum Objects." You will learn about using 3D models of MSU Museum collection objects, AR, VR, and more in their teaching. The program will be interactive, and you will leave with a plan for teaching and many resources. August 10, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM at the MSU Museum. Register today!

Educator Professional Development: Using Immersive Tech to Teach with Museum Objects Register now for a free one-day professional development program focused on learning how to use museum cultural objects for teaching through 3D models, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR)…