Ingham Intermediate School District’s "Principal for a Day" program gave business leader Denys Macaluso, Vice President of Residential Lending at MSU Federal Credit Union, a unique opportunity to step into the shoes of a school principal. Teaming up with Michel McDonald, Director of Transition & Itinerant Services for the SAIL program, Macaluso experienced the day-to-day responsibilities of school leadership.The initiative fosters collaboration between education and industry, giving business and civic leaders a deeper understanding of school operations and the challenges educators face. These partnerships help create a stronger network of support for students and schools.
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When school leaders work together, student voices grow stronger. Representatives from Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, and Shiawassee Counties recently gathered through the CARES Collaborative to meet with legislative officials and discuss education priorities, school funding, and the future of public education across the region. The CARES Collaborative—Capital Area Regional Education Strategy—was formed to strengthen regional advocacy efforts and ensure schools have a stronger, more unified voice in policy conversations.
Graduation season is about more than ceremonies—it’s about preparing students for what comes next. Recently, Wilson Talent Center students in the Criminal Justice and Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics programs celebrated senior send-offs filled with recognition, encouragement, and lessons from professionals already working in the field. At Wilson Talent Center, students gain hands-on experience across 20 career-focused programs designed to help them build real-world skills and confidence for life after high school.
