Jan 9, 2025
MCAN and MASSP welcome second cohort of Michigan Leadership for Equity and Transformation Fellows
Partnership between Michigan College Access Network and Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals offers professional development opportunity for aspiring K-12 principals
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Partnership between Michigan College Access Network and Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals offers professional development opportunity for aspiring K-12 principals
Brock Tessman, Ben Frederick and Khalilah Burt Gaston join board, Amy Smitter departs
MCAN's 13th annual conference closed with its inaugural Take Flight: Sixty by 30 Pitch Competition, in which conference attendees voted on their favorite pitch. MCAN awarded over $17k to the four finalists to support their innovation in advancing college access and completion.
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MCAN Executive Director Ryan Fewins-Bliss testified on SB 1142, which would change professional development requirements for school counselors, before the Michigan Senate Education Committee meeting on Dec. 10, 2024.
MCAN Executive Director Ryan Fewins-Bliss testified on SB 463, Universal FAFSA, before the Michigan House Education Committee meeting on Dec. 10, 2024.
Despite a tumultuous FAFSA rollout and the resulting financial aid challenges, schools across the state are reporting increased enrollment and retention, as well as more diverse student bodies, following the start of the fall 2024 semester.
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Manistee educator joins second cohort of Michigan Leadership for Equity and Transformation Fellows
9 and 10 News
The Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals and the Michigan College Access Network have announced the second cohort of Michigan Leadership for Equity and Transformation Fellows which includes a Manistee educator.
Motivational speaker addresses Dryden students for senior seminar
The County Press
For the ninth year in a row, Dryden High School is offering a Senior Seminar College Planning Course to all high school seniors in conjunction with the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN). The goal of the College Planning Course is to increase college completion by lowering barriers that prevent students from getting to and through college, including social capital, academic preparation, college knowledge and affordability.
SMC dean recognized for innovative idea
Leader Publications
Southwestern Michigan College Dean of the School of Business and Advanced Technology Dr. Karen Reilly won second place and $5,000 in the inaugural Take Flight: Sixty by 30 Pitch Competition at Michigan College Access Network's 13th annual conference.