MEC’s Tutor-to-Teacher Pipeline
Michigan Education Corps (MEC) has an outstanding track record for students, but we’re also solving another problem at the same time: the teacher shortage. Did you know? MEC has partnered with Michigan colleges and universities to help
The Road to Celebrity Status
Jacklene, K-3 Reading Corps, Detroit
If you want celebrity status, become a tutor. You walk the “red carpet” every day. You are adored by crowds of children surrounding, you hugging you, wanting your autograph? Well
Serve this Summer with MEC Summer Corps
COVID-19 has had an incredible impact on our state. The pandemic has increased the need for academic intervention, youth enrichment and recovery response. As our schools, nonprofits and communities continue to work together
Traveling Together – The Road to Success
Interview with Allison
K-3 Reading Corps Member
Allison is a Lead Literacy Interventionist at Explorer Elementary, now serving in her second year. She began serving with MEC in January, 2020 but on-site service
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Coaching With Care
Interview with Stephanie
K-3 READING CORPS Master Coach
Before becoming as Master coach for MEC, Stephanie always had a career in education. Stephanie was a teacher and reading interventionist in Detroit Public Schools Community District and also
Bridging the Literacy Gap in Flint
Interview with Jasmin
K-3 Reading Corps & LeaderCorps Alum
Jasmin is a proud Flint native who has a passion to uplift her community. After graduating from Flint Northwestern High school, she longed for a
Smiles with Tiles
Allison, K-3 Reading Corps Member
Kentwood Public Schools
Today I got to do one of my favorite activities, Word Construction’s Tutor Models Building Words with Tiles. I love to move the tiles around to create words; in
Above & Beyond – The Call of Service
Interview with Shari, Internal Coach
K-3 Reading Corps Alum – Flint Community Schools
Shari is 78 years old and has been married 61 years and has 3 married children, 5 grandchildren and
Practice Makes Improvement
Allison, K-3 Reading Corps Member
Ferndale Public Schools
We are all committed to learning and growing this year of service. Part of improvement is vulnerability and discomfort. I’ve noticed with some students struggle with making mistakes, and
Morning Hellos to Major Breakthroughs
Interview with Mandi
K-3 Reading Corps Member
Mandi is a second year MEC K-3 Reading Corps member with a true passion for helping others. She joined MEC in the 2019-2020 school year after working in