Dr. Carl Schultz with Imagine Learning speak about how utilizing virtual certified teachers proves instrumental in addressing the teacher shortage, facilitating course expansion, and retaining students by offering a flexible alternative program.

“Show me the Money” It’s Out There! Learn about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and ways to support keeping money in the classroom. Executive Director of The Metro Bureau, Melissa Baker, is joined by Jesse Nelson Partner with Baker Tilly to discuss a follow up to the October 12 seminar, “Show me the Money” It’s Out There! Hear what you need to know regarding the Inflation Reduction Act - funding for your construction projects now and in the future.

Associate Executive Director of The Metro Bureau, Mike Van Camp is joined by Shawn Patterson (Founder / CEO) and Cari Sinke (COO) from K12 Media to discuss some quick tips on getting the most out of your communication strategies to district staff members. Discussion topics include; keeping it real and organic, the use of digital tools, and the importance of district branding.

Associate Executive Director of The Metro Bureau, Mike Van Camp is joined by Shawn Patterson (Founder / CEO) and Cari Sinke (COO) from K12 Media to discuss some quick tips on getting the most out of your communication strategies to your school community. Discussion topics include; keeping it real and organic, the use of digital tools, and the importance of district branding.

Stay tuned- what legislative mandates and legal outcomes will happen to impact your negotiations and policies. On April 18 we will dig deeper to help districts plan for the 2023 - 2024 school year. Share us - qrco.de/bbRgWN Sign Up - www.metrobureau.org/ Like our Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/metrobureaudetroit/ Follow Us - www.twitter.com/@metrobureaudet Join our Network - www.linkedin.com/company/metro-bureau

Hear some thinking from a seasoned teacher with advice on things you can do to improve the good work you are already doing with your students. Share us - qrco.de/bbRgWN Sign Up - www.metrobureau.org/ Like our Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/metrobureaudetroit/ Follow Us - www.twitter.com/@metrobureaudet Join our Network - www.linkedin.com/company/metro-bureau

Guest: Dr. Maria Gistinger, CPA, PhD, Director of Business Development for bakertilly Join Melissa Baker, Executive Director of The Metro Bureau and Dr. Maria Gistinger as they discuss trends and challenges schools are facing. Listeners will walk away with information on current trends and challenges school districts are facing in all areas regarding labor shortages; the school funding climate, including the restrictions and needs for the retiree workforce; and Dr. Gistinger’s amazing work to support the social and emotional needs of students through the use of therapy dogs in schools. Tune in and find out. Share us - qrco.de/bbRgWN Sign Up - www.metrobureau.org/ Like our Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/metrobureaudetroit/ Follow Us - www.twitter.com/@metrobureaudet Join our Network - www.linkedin.com/company/metro-bureau

Guest: Robert Schindler - Attorney, Miller Johnson, P.L.C. Join Mike Van Camp, Associate Executive Director of The Metro Bureau and attorney Bob Schindler as they discuss applying the Bill of Rights in the Schoolhouse. Listeners will walk away with information on applying the Bill of Rights to students, staff, and parents in the school environment. The discussion will focus on current legal decisions involving free speech, religion, search and seizure, and due process. Are rights applied differently in a school setting? Tune in and find out. Share us - qrco.de/bbRgWN Sign Up - www.metrobureau.org/ Like our Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/metrobureaudetroit/ Follow Us - www.twitter.com/@metrobureaudet Join our Network - www.linkedin.com/company/metro-bureau

Listeners will walk away with a new knowledge of how our new teachers entering the profession are prepared and how to use that knowledge to support the new teachers as they begin their careers. Listen to Part 1 - https://soundcloud.com/themetrominute/core-teaching-practices-part-1?si=aac83ae2457547d0b61d1fc829b5ed02&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Share us - qrco.de/bbRgWN Sign Up - www.metrobureau.org/ Like our Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/metrobureaudetroit/ Follow Us - www.twitter.com/@metrobureaudet Join our Network - www.linkedin.com/company/metro-bureau

Listeners will walk away with a new knowledge of how our new teachers entering the profession are prepared and how to use that knowledge to support the new teachers as they begin their careers. Share us - qrco.de/bbRgWN Sign Up - www.metrobureau.org/ Like our Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/metrobureaudetroit/ Follow Us - www.twitter.com/@metrobureaudet Join our Network - www.linkedin.com/company/metro-bureau