Deadline April 16th!
Submit a Teacher Appreciation Video
MDE would like to invite students and community members to help highlight our state's incredible teachers and show their gratitude to those teachers who have positively impacted them. Simply submit a digital video to recognize and thank a specific teacher for their impact.
Video submission overview: Examples of Previous Submissions Click Here
Videos must be in MP4 or MOV formats. Most iPhones, Android phones, or video cameras are capable. Videos must follow the minimum content requirements (see flyer for detailed information).
A parent/guardian signed, completed media release form (included in online form) must accompany the submitted video. Teacher appreciation videos may be submitted using the online form. Creation of a Google account may be required for video submission. Please do not e-mail videos.
Detailed instructions regarding video submission are included in the flyer:
Teacher Appreciation Video Instructions - English
Teacher Appreciation Video Instructions - Arabic
Teacher Appreciation Video Instructions - Spanish
For each teacher named in the video, MDE will confirm that the teacher is in good standing with state certification. Each approved video will be edited for appropriate length, web-optimized, and subtitled. Finally, school districts will be notified in advance of teachers in their district being featured.
Selected videos will be posted on this webpage and the MDE YouTube channel. The Office of Educator Excellence's (@MIeducator) Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) social media pages will be promoting the videos throughout the month of May.
