MSU Office of K-12 Outreach

08/31/2026

At least for MSU Spartans and many K-12 folks across the state, school's back in session! To celebrate, we have the August 2026 In Focus newsletter! It reviews the 2026 Advancing Youth Physical Activity Workshop with University of Michigan School of Kinesiology and MSU Kinesiology, shares some emerging MSU EPIC research, and checks in on policy developments in Lansing and DC.

https://mailchi.mp/1d5a40ed528e/august-2026-office-of-k-12-outreach-in-focus-8275921

08/31/2026

Advancing Whole-School Physical Activity Workshop- a partnership between Michigan State University College of Education Kinesiology Department and University of Michigan School of Kinesiology. Learning focused on strategies for engaging all learners in physical activity and advocacy for whole-school policy and structural needs. Thanks to Drs. Spyridoula Vazou and Rebecca Hasson for their expertise and collaboration.

A One-Day Workshop for Health, Learning, and Student Well-Being

08/19/2026

A wonderful professional development opportunity for Civic Studies teachers!

08/12/2026

Advancing Whole-School Physical Activity Workshop- a partnership between Michigan State University College of Education’s Kinesiology Department and University of Michigan School of Kinesiology. Learning focused on strategies for engaging all learners in physical activity and advocacy for whole-school policy and structural needs. Thanks to Drs. Spyridoula Vazou and Rebecca Hasson for their expertise and collaboration.

08/11/2026

Proud of the great work this week of the Eastpointe Community Schools administrators as they prepare for the 2026-27 school year. Leaders are focused on growing instructional practice and strengthening student engagement. Always a pleasure to work with this team!

08/05/2026

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

07/31/2026

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

07/29/2026

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

07/24/2026

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

07/09/2026

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