WE ARE INVESTING IN EDUCATION INNOVATION

About the Innovation Fund

About The Innovation Fund

The TeachMichigan Innovation Fund exists to bring ideas to life that have the potential of transforming schools throughout Michigan with the belief that one day, every child in Michigan will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education. The fund empowers educators to design creative solutions that strengthen instruction/instructional culture, enhance the student experience, and improve staff culture.

Fellow Funds Benefits

  • Access to funds of up to $10,000 for TeachMichigan Fellows
  • Access to optional coaching sessions with innovation team leads
  • Opportunity to strengthen strategic planning and project implementation
  • Utilize design, testing, and scaling methodologies to turn a strong idea into a sustainable practice
  • Opportunity to lean on, learn from, and engage with project leaders across the State of Michigan
  • Opportunity to codify your learnings and publish key findings with the larger TeachMichigan community
  • The chance to drive system-level change

For the 2026–2027 school year, Innovation Funds are currently available to fellows participating in our Team Coaching Program. We look forward to supporting additional educators in the future.

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