by SEMIS Coalition | Dec 5, 2023 | Blog, Events, Place-Based Education
Image Description: Five James & Grace Lee Boggs School Students and their educator, Jacinda Bowman, after their presentation titled “How Student-Led Environmental Justice Teams Organized the First Annual Boggs Earth Day Event.” Photo taken at the 2023...
by SEMIS Coalition | Nov 21, 2023 | Blog, Civic Engagement, College / University, Community Partners, Environmental Sustainability, Events, Gratitude
In nature, we see the beauty of succession, where ecosystems evolve over time, each generation building upon the legacy of the last. As stewards of our environment, we too must invest in a sustainable future for the generations to come.The SEMIS Coalition is dedicated...
by SEMIS Coalition | Nov 1, 2023 | Blog, College / University, Humanizing Education
During this incredibly painful and difficult time in the world, we would like to amplify this message from the President at EMU:October 18, 2024 “To the Eastern Michigan University community, As we return from what I hope was a restful Fall Break, it’s incumbent...
by SEMIS Coalition | Oct 27, 2023 | Blog, College / University, Environmental Sustainability, Events, Press Release
NOAA Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program announced $941,100 in funding for seven environmental education projects throughout the Great Lakes basin. Great Lakes B-WET awards are funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative....
by SEMIS Coalition | Aug 17, 2023 | Blog, Summer Institute
Image Description: Attendees stare up at an unusual sighting of a fish skull that had been dropped by a bird of prey into a decaying tree trunk at the Detroit River International Wildlife RefugeThe SEMIS Coalition’s Annual Summer Institute took place July 24-27,...
by SEMIS Coalition | Jul 18, 2023 | Blog, Environmental Sustainability, Press Release
NOAA Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program announced $941,100 in funding for seven environmental education projects throughout the Great Lakes basin. Great Lakes B-WET awards are funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative....
by SEMIS Coalition | May 28, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Wylie fourth graders were learning about the Michigan Legislative Process and discovered that House Bill #6382 had been introduced to the House of Representatives in September 2022. This is a bill to change the Michigan State Bird from Robin to Kirtland’s Warbler....
by SEMIS Coalition | May 20, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
In this video, we will be discussing how we can keep our community healthy and safe. By: David Nzoma and Leland Taylor, 8th Grade Teacher: Kimberly Finley Theme: Civic Engagement Subject: Science Type: Video...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 20, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
In this video, we will be discussing the littering problem in Detroit and providing a solution for it. By: Aiden Johnson, Braylon Benford, and Noah Mitchell , 8th Grade Teacher: Kimberly Finley Theme: Civic Engagement Subject: Science Type: Video...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 20, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
This is about how nutritious foods can help you and others without homes. By: Idris Ahmad, London Lane, and Wesley Glenn, 8th Grade Teacher: Kimberly Finley Theme: Civic Engagement Subject: Science Type: Video...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 20, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Our group members researched information on the value of starting Detroit Public School one hour later to increase student achievement in all academic areas. By: Jade Burnside, Michelle Hunter, Victoria Tinch, Kai-Lynne Travis, 8th Grade Teacher: Kimberly Finley...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 20, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Humans of Ypsilanti is a project started at ACCE High School in 2021, where we interview members of our community and amplify their stories through our writing, photography and videography. By: Lauren Fardig-Diop’s Classes, 9th-12th Teacher: Lauren Fardig-Diop...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 20, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Interviewer, Preston Scherdt . Humans of Ypsilanti is a project started at ACCE High School in 2021, where we interview members of our community and amplify their stories through our writing, photography and videography. Interviewees, Mr. Pedro Betancourt (left) and...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 20, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Interviewee Heath Reichardt Interviewer Semiah Collier For my Humans of Ypsi project, I chose one of my teachers, Mrs. Reichardt or Mrs. R (they/she) as we call her. She is 23 years old, they have been in Ypsilanti for 6 years as of 2023. Ypsilanti is the first place...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 20, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Interviewer Austin Lee Interviewee: Preston Scherdt Humans of Ypsilanti is a project started at ACCE High School in 2021, where we interview members of our community and amplify their stories through our writing, photography and videography. By: Austin Lee, 9th-12th...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 20, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Interview with Maddie Hannah Where did you grow up? How long have you lived in Ypsi? I grew up in several different Southeastern Michigan areas: Whitmore, Pinkney, Detroit. Moved around a lot. Grandparents and dad live in Ypsi. Mom was always on the go, lived with her...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 20, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Interview with Anaya Parker King Where did you grow up? How long have you lived in Ypsi? I grew up in Flint. I lived in Ypsi since I was in 2nd grade. I went to Adams elementary. I was born in Flint. How do you like Ypsilanti? I hate it here. Ypsi is boring....
by SEMIS Coalition | May 20, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Video of Khamonte Green interviewing Christiana Jackson and James Toliver-Jones Khamonte reading to a young scholar at YIES Elementary And… since both students mentioned gun violence in the interview… Khamonte wanted to share our podcast episode about Gun Violence...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 19, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
In this video, you will hear from students discussing their thoughts on learning about climate change. Community Partner, Audra Carson, Founder and Chief Beautification Strategist of Izzie LLC issued a challenge letter to students to express their creative stories...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 19, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
In this video, you will hear from students discussing their thoughts on learning about climate change. Community Partner, Audra Carson, Founder and Chief Beautification Strategist of Izzie LLC issued a challenge letter to students to express their creative stories...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Students created Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to protect the Huron River Watershed. They are also creating visuals to support what they’ve learned. By: Maggie and Alice, 3rd Grade Teacher: Sarah Russell Theme: General Place-based Education and Stormwater...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Students created Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to protect the Huron River Watershed. They are also creating visuals to support what they’ve learned. By: Charlotte, Jillian, Mason, and Jace, 3rd Grade Teacher: Sarah Russell Theme: General Place-based...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Students created Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to protect the Huron River Watershed. They are also creating visuals to support what they’ve learned. By: Alex, Harrison, Declan, and Colton, 3rd Grade Teacher: Sarah Russell Theme: General Place-based...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Students created Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to protect the Huron River Watershed. They are also creating visuals to support what they’ve learned. By: JP, Karli, and Cece, 3rd Grade Teacher: Sarah Russell Theme: General Place-based Education and...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Students are created Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to protect the Huron River Watershed. They are also creating visuals to support what they’ve learned. By: Kaylee, Ellie, Eli, and El, 3rd Grade Teacher: Sarah Russell Theme: General Place-based Education...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
Students from 3 classes at Wylie Elementary in Dexter, MI worked on this project. Wylie Elementary students worked with Arbor Day Research and Distribution teams to learn about their mission, the value of trees, and how they could contribute to the effort around Arbor...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 17, 2023 | Community Forum 2023
This presentation documents our year-long adventure raising salmon in the classroom for release into the Lake Michigan. By: Olivia Caviani, Sophia Korican, and Michael Puglia, 4th Grade Teacher: Jim Barnes Theme: Stormwater and Watershed Education...
by SEMIS Coalition | Nov 19, 2022 | Blog, Civic Engagement, Community Forum 2022, Humanizing Education, Power of Community
It is a pure delight to share my experience at the 2022 SEMIS Coalition Community Forum held at Bob’s Lake House on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. Before I go any further with how wonderful the day was, please allow me to introduce myself. I am Audra...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
By Annalies “Anni” Messner, Wylie Elementary School, Dexter, Michigan Climate change is bad for the Earth because it makes the surfacewarmer, it can kill plants by drying them out, and most of all, it’s caused by humans!!! One reason climate change is bad for the...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
By Juliette Dubuque, Wylie Elementary School, Dexter, Michigan https://planetdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Natalie-Hanlon_01.mp3 My name is Juliette, and I’m in fourth grade. And right now, climate change is affecting my life. It’s real hot, I’ll tell you...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
By Alice Meek, Wylie Elementary School, Dexter, Michigan What are some of the things I have heard about climate change? What has inspired me to take action? I noticed a problem in my school. There’s trash all over the playgrounds. One day my friend and I thought of...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
By Livielle Peters, tree, water, and earth lover, Wylie Elementary School, Dexter, Michigan You, me, trees, water, and our natural world, need each other. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, which we can’t breathe. The more trees that are being cut down, the more...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 18, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
By Stella Ruby Hughes, Age 14, Hamtramck High School Climate change has been a part of my reality for as long as I can remember, and for as long as I can remember I have been worried about climate change. So many other beings rely on this Earth to survive, and each...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 17, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
“This diagram is a hand representation of our Voice Level chart at The James and Grace Lee Boggs School. For younger kids who find it harder to understand the current chart, I think it would be best to have a diagram that is familiar to them and appealing. I...
by SEMIS Coalition | May 17, 2022 | Community Forum 2022
A voice chart illustration shows three birds, a sun, a palm tree, and a house with footprints leading away from it. Labeled “Level 0/zero through Level 4/four with examples of the different sound levels “This diagram is for K – 2 classes for the hallway. I...
