Your Voice Matters
Across Michigan, public schools shape the lives of students every day. They provide opportunities to learn, discover interests, build relationships, find belonging, and prepare for what comes next.
But some of the most important parts of a school experience can be hard to capture in a statistic or report - which is why this initiative to collect public school stories matters.
MI School Story gives you an opportunity to share your own story to encourage and inspire your kids to share theirs too.
We’re asking Michigan students, parents, educators, and community members to share the impact public education has had on their lives to help change the narrative on education in Michigan.
Through short videos or written stories you can reflect on the people, programs, experiences, and moments at public school that have made a difference in your life.
Help change the narrative around public education in Michigan.
Sharing your story is more than a reflection - it's how you join a growing community of people who believe in the power of public schools. Recognize the people and experiences that shaped who you are, and add your voice to the collective.
Everyone Has a Story
You don’t need to have won an award, overcome a major obstacle, or accomplished something extraordinary to have a story worth sharing.
Maybe it’s:
A teacher who believed in them
A class that changed how they see the world
A sport, club, or activity where they found their people
An opportunity that helped them discover a future career
A school community that made them feel welcomed
A moment when someone encouraged them to keep going
A new experience that helped them discover something about themselves
Together, these experiences show the pride, belonging, opportunity, and support that public schools provide to people across Michigan.
Share What Matters
By telling your own story and encouraging your students in your life to participate, you're helping them do more than just storytelling. You're reminding them that their experiences are valuable, their perspective matters, and their voice deserves to be heard.
Sharing your story could help students feel less alone. It could help a community better understand its schools. And together with your story along with thousands of other parents, student and educator voices, it can help change the narrative and create a fuller picture of the impact public education has across Michigan.