Watch a newscast about Talent Together on Up North Live Submit your information to receive a communication when Talent Together application process opens in 2023 A consortium of 39 Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) has formed an innovative partnership to address the teacher shortage crisis in Michigan. Dubbed “Talent Together,” the partnership includes districts spanning 63 […]
In response to district requests for support to ensure data accuracy, a five-person, multi-department, collaborative Data Integrity Team was developed at Char-Em ISD. The purpose of the team is to provide district and building data entry specialists with the information and processes necessary to ensure high quality data integrity that supports using data for high-stakes […]
October 21, 2022 – The Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District’s Board of Education has named Scott Koziol as superintendent of the ISD. Koziol has been in the role as interim superintendent since July 1, 2022, after the retirement of previous superintendent Jeff Crouse. “The board is pleased to announce the removal of ‘interim’ from Scott’s title […]
Ten years ago, local leaders from the Great Start Collaborative and Parent Coalition had a novel idea: Collect gently used children’s books from the community and redistribute them for free to families in Charlevoix, Emmet, and northern Antrim counties. On Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, the collaborative will celebrate 10 years of sharing nearly 100,000 books […]
This year brought a new partnership between the Charlevoix County Community Foundation and the Great Start Collaborative of Charlevoix, Emmet, and northern Antrim counties, with the foundation awarding several grants for preschool scholarships. This past spring, the foundation provided tuition support of $5,220 benefitting seven children in Charlevoix and Boyne City. On May 23, 2022, […]
EAST JORDAN – Ten participants in the first Welding Skills Lab received certificates of completion and had a chance to network with regional employers in need of welders on April 28, at the conclusion of the first 15-week session of this new training opportunity for participants of all ages. The participants gathered at East Jordan […]
ALANSON – Former Marine helicopter and current general aviation pilot Duane Enos will be the new instructor of the Aviation Science and Technology course, housed at Alanson Public Schools with instruction at Pellston Regional Airport, beginning in the fall for the 2022-23 school year. The course is a collaborative effort between Alanson schools and Char-Em […]
The familiar black and yellow school bus continues to be the safest form of transportation on the planet. Nationally, however, school bus stops continue to present dangers to students who are waiting for them – dangers from motorists who are driving distracted. To help raise awareness of those dangers, April has been designated as National […]
The Class of 2034! Kindergarten round-ups, open houses scheduled in local school districts for students enrolling in the 2021-22 school year It’s the time of year when local elementary schools roll out the welcome mat for incoming kindergartners and their families, through open houses, school tours and registration activities. Following is a list of kindergarten […]
The Robert Jensen Dau Foundation has awarded a grant to the Char-Em ISD Career and Technical Education Department to provide camp scholarships to students. The three-year, $3,000 annual grant will be used for scholarships and stipends for construction trades activities. “I am very excited to see the many great opportunities that will come for our […]
Regional educators, legislators reflect and comment on Michigan budget process and delays When the Michigan legislature passed a state budget on Oct. 3, 2025, it was a relief to the state’s school district leaders that resources were finally locked in to serve...
On Oct. 3, 2025, the state legislature passed a budget for Michigan that eliminates all funding for Great Start Collaboratives around the state. Char-Em ISD is committed to continuing our work. Please see a message below from Savanah Cool, Great Start Collaborative...
Lack of state budget may soon impact school districts Please join us in urging our elected officials to reach a quick agreement and keep K-12 funding secure Sept. 9, 2025 Dear Parents & Community Members, As we begin the 2025-2026 school year, we want to update...
Opinion: Michigan’s literacy crisis is real, but regional collaboration offers hope This opinion piece was written by Michael Haynes, Director of Instructional Services for Char-Em ISD In Northern Michigan, something promising is happening around elementary reading....
It’s the time of year when local elementary schools roll out the welcome mat for incoming kindergartners and their families, through open houses, school tours and registration activities. Following is a list of kindergarten registration open houses, parent meetings...