Ty Schmidt

Happy, Healthy, Ready-to-Learn in Traverse City—Safe Routes to Student Success Building schools for happy, healthy, ready-to-learn kids—not car line and parking convenience—isn’t just about walking or biking or exercise. It’s a proven way to support the goals just outlined in…

Building schools for happy, healthy, ready-to-learn kids—not car line and parking convenience—isn’t just about walking or biking or exercise.

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Opinion | Michigan lawmakers should take time to craft the best school aid deal | Bridge Michigan Getting a good deal is more important than a fast deal for our Michigan children in the upcoming state budget.

👏 “Meanwhile, the Senate budget proposal rightfully recognizes that students from low-income backgrounds, students with disabilities, English Learners and others need more support – not less. “

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Michigan needs to invest in poorest students amid threats to education funds, report says The study by EdTrust-Midwest says Michigan's poor education metrics can be improved by boosting funds for its lowest-income students.

💯”This is a moment for Michigan to lean in and invest more in our vulnerable students, especially as research shows that increased investment in students with the greatest needs deliver results.”

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Colorado schools chief says she is ‘not signing’ Trump anti-DEI certification However, Commissioner Susana Córdova said she will sign a new assurance that the state is in compliance with Title VI, which bans discrimination on the basis of race.

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Too Young to Scroll? The human brain is a magnificent thing, capable of unconsciously processing millions of bits of stimuli every second—the cool glow of overhead fluor…

💪Wait Until 8th is gaining momentum in Traverse City.

Has your school been activated yet?

So far, I believe only Eastern and TCAPS Montessori have.

🗞️Story by Kierstin in this week's Northern Express.

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Whitmer budget to increase K-12 foundation grant by 4.1%, to $10,000 per pupil Michigan Budget Director Jen Flood said keeping costs down for Michigan families is "the number one focus" of the budget for the 2026 fiscal year.

🙌Good news.

Thank you, @gretchenwhitmer.bsky.social

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❤️ I love living in a community like Traverse City that is committed to growing outside winter kids.

Kids like Will Haapala.

Big thank you to everyone who helps play a role in supporting and nurturing our kids to get outside during the winter here in Northern Michigan's capital.

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Caring about everything is a disaster.

Caring about nothing is also a disaster.

Nurture the small pocket of things that truly matter to you.

~ @jamesclear.bsky.social

💙🤍Fave part of my school board service so far?

These cute cards from Blair Elementary students for School Board Recognition Month.

So sweet.

Thank you, Aubri and classmates.

❤️Need some inspiration to get outside and walk more in the new year?

❄️Traverse City Walks’ 2025 winter challenges start January 1st.

💪Invite a friend and commit here: goodworkslab.org/tc-walks

🗞️Story in the Traverse City Record-Eagle today

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The Iceman Giveth, The Iceman Taketh This is a tale of two cyclists, one legendary race, and an unlikely rivalry.

Two pro cyclists from the same small town in Michigan look for victory in the Iceman Cometh Challenge.

The older has won Iceman more times than any other professional man. The younger is gunning to beat his record.

Hear the story of an unlikely rivalry on Points North.