How to Meet Michigan's Education Standards | Wayfinder

Wayfinder supports future-ready skill-building with content on creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration for wellness in school, career, and life.

Michigan's vision for education emphasizes developing the skills students need for college, career, and life by fostering positive, supportive school cultures. Wayfinder helps schools and districts bring that vision to life by equipping students with essential skills for success in the future.

In head-to-head competitions nationwide, schools choose Wayfinder 4 out of 5 times. Our research-backed resources comply with FERPA, COPPA, and PPRA. That's why Wayfinder is already the top choice of schools and districts in Michigan.

Wayfinder's research-backed Core Skills go beyond typical character education competencies to incorporate meaning-making, critical thinking, and future-ready skills in order to connect classroom learning to the real world.

Wayfinder's curriculum is co-designed with students and covers relevant and pressing topics like social media, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship in fun and relatable ways.

Watch the video below to see why schools and districts across the country use Wayfinder to help their students build durable skills.

Explore Wayfinder for Future-Ready Michigan Students

See how Wayfinder's Future-Ready activities and lessons align with Michigan's goals for successful students.

BF Sample Curriculum

Explore how Wayfinder's research-backed K-12 activities and lessons work for future-ready students.

4 lessons (one per grade band K-12)
4 Activities (one per grade band K-12)
3 student-facing activity videos
Easy-to-use guides and almost 0 prep time!

Gain insights on how your students are developing each of your framework’s skills with our premium add-on, which includes:

Custom alignment of your skills with Wayfinder content
Ability for students to upload evidence of skill development
Real-time skill tracking assessments across your school or district

With Wayfinder, your students will develop adaptability, collaboration skills, critical thinking skills, and build personal responsibility to take ownership of their learning and future.

Turn your Portrait of a Graduate vision into reality. Learn about our new feature below!

Responding to Cellphone Policies in Michigan Schools: Tools to Support Student Well-Being

Many Michigan school districts, from Flint to East Lansing, have adopted policies limiting cellphone use in the classroom and even school hallways in an effort to reduce distractions and increase engagement.

At Wayfinder, we believe that cutting down on device dependency is just the beginning. Equipping students with the tools to develop healthy and safe behaviors around social media and phone use is essential for lasting success.

Discover our free resource packet, packed with activities designed to help students navigate their digital world responsibly.

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Partnering with Wayfinder gives your school a research-backed, easy-to-implement program that builds the real-world skills students need to thrive. Join the growing number of Michigan districts choosing a solution that’s powerful and practical:

Builds future-ready skills like purpose, collaboration, and adaptability
Simple, flexible implementation with lessons that fit any schedule
Intuitive platform that integrates seamlessly with your existing tools
Best-in-class support and coaching for smooth rollout and sustained success