Migrant/Multilingual

Are you a student or parent eager to recognize and celebrate language skills? The Michigan Seal of Biliteracy (MI-SoBL) is a prestigious award designed to do just that! It honors ...

As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, Van Buren County transforms into a magical playground for young children. Fall is the perfect time to explore the out...

On September 11th at 3 PM, the Van Buren Intermediate School District (VBISD) community gathered to honor two remarkable individuals, Barb Matthews and Tonda Boothby, during the P...

Maria Hernandez has been an integral part of the VBISD Migrant program for the past three summers. Serving on our home team, she provides vital instruction in the camps and aids w...

First and foremost, I would like to thank Oralia Cooper, mother of Alma Cooper, Miss USA 2024, for her willingness to answer the following questions and contribute to this article...

As a teacher, you might find yourself in a classroom with students who don’t speak English. This can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can help these students thr...

Alma Cooper, crowned Miss Michigan 2024, is breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes. As an active-duty Army officer, mathematician, and pageant princess, she embodies resili...

By Angie Gutierrez, Administrator of Multilingual and Migrant Services at Van Buren Intermediate School District Over the past year, I have been diligently working towards my Cen...

This year the Michigan Migrant Education Program awarded one Data Specialist in the state with the Impact award. Van Buren ISD’s Anita Robles was the recipient of this award durin...

Last Thursday, May 16, migrant families from across the state of Michigan came together for a special assembly focused on their children’s education. Approximately ten different s...

Daisy Manriquez, LLMSW, is a Mental Health Clinician at Van Buren Intermediate School District (VBISD), working for Hartford Middle School. Daisy attended Western Michigan Univers...

On April 12th, our vibrant community of farm-working families within the VBISD Migrant Consortium gathered at the Conference Center for an enlightening session hosted by Daisy Man...

Keren Reyes, M.Ed., is the Education Coordinator Supervisor at Bethany Christian Services. She is TEFL and TESOL certified (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other La...

Alma Cooper’s ascent to Miss Michigan USA 2024 is a narrative of resilience and empowerment. As the daughter of a migrant farmworker mother, her story is not just about personal a...

In the heart of our migrant community lies a beacon of support and compassion: Victor. For the past three years, Victor has been an indispensable member of the VBISD Migrant progr...

Southwest Michigan has been graced with educators who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of students, families, and communities. Among these luminaries stands Sarita Col...

On February 20th, the Van Buren ISD Conference Center was filled with warmth and laughter as families from diverse backgrounds gathered for a special occasion: the Multilingual Fa...

Greetings, educators and tech enthusiasts! The Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) recently concluded its 48th Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Michi...

Welcome to our latest newsletter focusing on mental health within our schools. At Van Buren Intermediate School District, we prioritize the well-being of our students and staff me...

The search for affordable housing can be an overwhelming challenge for many families in the Southwest Michigan area. As a migrant/bilingual teacher, I’ve witnessed firsthand the s...