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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...
The Class of 2038! Kindergarten round-ups, open houses scheduled in local districts for 2025-26 school year enrollments
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...
MiFamily Engagement Center Region 2 announces 2025 grant awards
Sign up for email updates about the MiFamily Engagement Center MiFamily Engagement Center Region 2 announces grant awards to support family engagement and literacy Region 2 includes Char-Em ISD, Manistee ISD, Northwest Education Services, and Wexford-Missaukee ISD...
2025 PowerSchool cybersecurity incident update
Jan. 31, 2025 PowerSchool January 2025 cybersecurity incident update Charlevoix-Emmet ISD and local school districts are actively monitoring a recent cybersecurity incident that impacted PowerSchool, a company that provides Charlevoix-Emmet ISD and local school...
Char-Em ISD State of the Community reports
Each year, Char-Em ISD and the Great Start Collaborative put together State of the Community reports for regional chambers of commerce. This year's reports can be found at the links below: Char-Em ISD 2025 State of the Community Report Great Start Collaborative...
LEO Announces New MiSTEM Network Regional Director
Position serves Michigan’s northwestern Lower Peninsula, covering Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau Counties LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced that Sarah Roche has been...
Char-Em ISD, four local districts recognized for work with student support systems
CHARLEVOIX - Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District and four of its partner districts were recognized recently for their work in implementing a framework of supports that helps to meet the needs of each student, through various tiers of instruction and...
Great Start Collaborative donates funding toward Dolly Parton Imagination Library initiative
In October 2024, the Great Start Collaborative & Family Coalition of Charlevoix, Emmet and Northern Antrim Counties provided $20,000 in funding to the Charlevoix Kiwanis Club Youth Foundation to support the launch of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library for...
Great Start Collaborative kicks off 2024-25 fiscal year with ambitious initiatives and family-focused projects
Each fall, the Great Start Collaborative & Family Coalition of Charlevoix, Emmet and Northern Antrim Counties takes time to review its previous year’s accomplishments and map out what initiatives lie ahead to support families with young children in Northern...
Superintendent Koziol thanks Sen. Damoose for school budget efforts Regional school administrators were present during this week’s negotiations in Lansing for the 2024-25 school year budget. Char-Em ISD Superintendent Scott Koziol noted his appreciation for the...
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State of Community report 2026
30 years of Career and Technical Education in Char-Em ISD! There continue to be many uncertainties in the world of education, but one constant supported by our regional communities is Career and Technical Education, also known as the skilled trades or vocational...
Char-Em ISD Career and Technical Education millage request on the May 5, 2026, ballot
Char-Em ISD Career and Technical Education millage request on the May 5, 2026, ballot 23 programs operating in 50+ classrooms, dozens of K-12 initiatives funded by millage Learn about all Char-Em ISD Career Tech programming and initiatives on the CTE website On May 5,...
New grant to address social media and youth
From Behavioral Health Coordinator, Alicia Schlehuber, Dec. 16, 2025 The urgent issue of social media's impact on youth mental health remains a top concern, as recently highlighted at the Advancing School Mental Health Conference put on by the National Center for...
Great Start Collaborative becomes ‘HOPE Certified’ with focus on Positive Childhood Experiences
Great Start Collaborative becomes ‘HOPE Certified’ with focus on Positive Childhood Experiences A groundbreaking shift in how children and families thrive is underway in Northwest Michigan. The Great Start Collaborative and Family Coalition of Charlevoix, Emmet, and...
New accessible playground communication boards support inclusive play for all students
New accessible playground communication boards support inclusive play for all students CENTRAL LAKE - All young students have one thing in common: They love to have fun on playgrounds. For some students who are nonverbal, expressing their interests and feelings while...
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