The Meemic Foundation

12/07/2023

We’re Moving – Sort Of!

If you haven’t already, please join us at the main Meemic page for future Meemic Foundation updates, including new grant awards, award photos, videos and more!

11/30/2023

Here’s a quick hit idea for you! Feel free to share any other ideas you have in the comments!

11/28/2023

Support The Meemic Foundation!

The Meemic Foundation for the Future of Education, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit company and a true ally for schools and classrooms, has been dedicated to supporting educational communities for over 30 years.

With your direct support of The Meemic Foundation, you will help us assist even more teachers and educational institutions in creating a dynamic learning environment that will significantly enhance students’ classroom experiences.

Donate today and make a difference in the future of education: MeemicFoundation.org/Donate

11/28/2023

There’s Still Time to PopIn2Win School Supplies!

Running low on classroom supplies? We’ve got you covered! Enter to win a box of various classroom supplies from The Meemic Foundation to help restock your stock! Entries due by Nov. 30, 2023. Visit Meemic.com/PopIn2Win. For terms and conditions, visit MeemicFoundation.org/PopInTerms.

PopIn2Win: The Meemic Foundation’s monthly opportunity to quickly “click-in” to be considered for a valuable resource or tool that will enhance your school or classroom learning for your students.

11/23/2023

As Meemic Foundation Director Pam Harlin likes to say, "Thank you for all you do for education." We're grateful to be serving such an honored profession. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/21/2023

Bring Learning to Life Through Place-Based Education

In her guest blog, Michigan Region 3 Teacher of the Year Stephanie Nielsen gives her thoughts on ways to take students out into the world and help them, and the community, grow.

Michigan Regional Teacher of the Year Stephanie Nielsen shares benefits and tips for taking students out to explore everything Michigan has to offer. ...

11/16/2023

Celebrate Friendship!

The new round of Meemic Masterpieces is spotlighting friendship through comics. Here’s a look at best friends in some popular comic strips. After you check them out, visit MeemicFoundation.org/Masterpieces to see how you and your students could win.

In honor of Best Friends Day, this week’s Top Ten Comics is a collection of comics on best friends and the importance of friendship.

11/15/2023

Here’s a quick hit idea for you! Feel free to share any other ideas you have in the comments!

11/14/2023

Making the Community Your Classroom

In a video blog, Michigan Teacher of the Year - MTOY Candice Jackson talks about using the community as a “laboratory of learning.” Planning field trips and making connections with local businesses, colleges, educational centers and cultural institutions can give students invaluable experience outside the classroom, foster career interests and teach practical skills.

For more stories from our Michigan Teachers of the Year, visit The Meemic Foundation's blog at MeemicFoundation.org/Blog.

11/13/2023

It’s World Kindness Day!

According to the School of Kindness, “World Kindness Day was first launched in 1998 by The World Kindness Movement, an organisation formed at a 1997 Tokyo conference of kindness organisations around the world.” Their site has several resources for teachers to help spread the message.

P.S. Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts to celebrate!

Celebrate World Kindness Day 2023 in your classroom. Free teaching resources, activity sheets and virtual assemblies.

11/10/2023

This Veterans Day, we honor all those who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces.

Here’s a great first-hand story from a veteran who went from 29 years in the Army to a military consulting job, but at 57, he felt a call to teach. It’s one of many similar stories around the country.

Former Army Colonel Fred Johnson left one of the nation’s largest military contracting firms to teach at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Here's his story.