Ty Schmidt
@ty-tcmi.bsky.social
Manitoba raised now proud Northern Michigander. Carter’s Compost, Norte + Good Works Lab founder. TEDx speaker. TCAPS Board of Education trustee.
Building schools for happy, healthy, ready-to-learn kids—not car line and parking convenience—isn’t just about walking or biking or exercise.
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Happy, Healthy, Ready-to-Learn in Traverse City—Safe Routes to Student Success
Building schools for happy, healthy, ready-to-learn kids—not car line and parking convenience—isn’t just about walking or biking or exercise. It’s a proven way to support the goals just outlined in…
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July 2, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Building schools for happy, healthy, ready-to-learn kids—not car line and parking convenience—isn’t just about walking or biking or exercise.
tyschmidt.net/2025/07/01/h...
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👏 “Meanwhile, the Senate budget proposal rightfully recognizes that students from low-income backgrounds, students with disabilities, English Learners and others need more support – not less. “
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Opinion | Michigan lawmakers should take time to craft the best school aid deal | Bridge Michigan
Getting a good deal is more important than a fast deal for our Michigan children in the upcoming state budget.
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June 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
👏 “Meanwhile, the Senate budget proposal rightfully recognizes that students from low-income backgrounds, students with disabilities, English Learners and others need more support – not less. “
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💯”This is a moment for Michigan to lean in and invest more in our vulnerable students, especially as research shows that increased investment in students with the greatest needs deliver results.”
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Michigan needs to invest in poorest students amid threats to education funds, report says
The study by EdTrust-Midwest says Michigan's poor education metrics can be improved by boosting funds for its lowest-income students.
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May 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
💯”This is a moment for Michigan to lean in and invest more in our vulnerable students, especially as research shows that increased investment in students with the greatest needs deliver results.”
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💪Wait Until 8th is gaining momentum in Traverse City.
Has your school been activated yet?
So far, I believe only Eastern and TCAPS Montessori have.
🗞️Story by Kierstin in this week's Northern Express.
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Has your school been activated yet?
So far, I believe only Eastern and TCAPS Montessori have.
🗞️Story by Kierstin in this week's Northern Express.
www.northernexpress.com/news/feature...
Too Young to Scroll?
The human brain is a magnificent thing, capable of unconsciously processing millions of bits of stimuli every second—the cool glow of overhead fluor…
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March 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
💪Wait Until 8th is gaining momentum in Traverse City.
Has your school been activated yet?
So far, I believe only Eastern and TCAPS Montessori have.
🗞️Story by Kierstin in this week's Northern Express.
www.northernexpress.com/news/feature...
Has your school been activated yet?
So far, I believe only Eastern and TCAPS Montessori have.
🗞️Story by Kierstin in this week's Northern Express.
www.northernexpress.com/news/feature...
❤️ I love living in a community like Traverse City that is committed to growing outside winter kids.
Kids like Will Haapala.
Big thank you to everyone who helps play a role in supporting and nurturing our kids to get outside during the winter here in Northern Michigan's capital.
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Kids like Will Haapala.
Big thank you to everyone who helps play a role in supporting and nurturing our kids to get outside during the winter here in Northern Michigan's capital.
➡️ bit.ly/42z3RLi
January 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
❤️ I love living in a community like Traverse City that is committed to growing outside winter kids.
Kids like Will Haapala.
Big thank you to everyone who helps play a role in supporting and nurturing our kids to get outside during the winter here in Northern Michigan's capital.
➡️ bit.ly/42z3RLi
Kids like Will Haapala.
Big thank you to everyone who helps play a role in supporting and nurturing our kids to get outside during the winter here in Northern Michigan's capital.
➡️ bit.ly/42z3RLi
Caring about everything is a disaster.
Caring about nothing is also a disaster.
Nurture the small pocket of things that truly matter to you.
~ @jamesclear.bsky.social
Caring about nothing is also a disaster.
Nurture the small pocket of things that truly matter to you.
~ @jamesclear.bsky.social
January 18, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Caring about everything is a disaster.
Caring about nothing is also a disaster.
Nurture the small pocket of things that truly matter to you.
~ @jamesclear.bsky.social
Caring about nothing is also a disaster.
Nurture the small pocket of things that truly matter to you.
~ @jamesclear.bsky.social
💙🤍Fave part of my school board service so far?
These cute cards from Blair Elementary students for School Board Recognition Month.
So sweet.
Thank you, Aubri and classmates.
These cute cards from Blair Elementary students for School Board Recognition Month.
So sweet.
Thank you, Aubri and classmates.
January 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
💙🤍Fave part of my school board service so far?
These cute cards from Blair Elementary students for School Board Recognition Month.
So sweet.
Thank you, Aubri and classmates.
These cute cards from Blair Elementary students for School Board Recognition Month.
So sweet.
Thank you, Aubri and classmates.
❤️Need some inspiration to get outside and walk more in the new year?
❄️Traverse City Walks’ 2025 winter challenges start January 1st.
💪Invite a friend and commit here: goodworkslab.org/tc-walks
🗞️Story in the Traverse City Record-Eagle today
❄️Traverse City Walks’ 2025 winter challenges start January 1st.
💪Invite a friend and commit here: goodworkslab.org/tc-walks
🗞️Story in the Traverse City Record-Eagle today
December 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM
❤️Need some inspiration to get outside and walk more in the new year?
❄️Traverse City Walks’ 2025 winter challenges start January 1st.
💪Invite a friend and commit here: goodworkslab.org/tc-walks
🗞️Story in the Traverse City Record-Eagle today
❄️Traverse City Walks’ 2025 winter challenges start January 1st.
💪Invite a friend and commit here: goodworkslab.org/tc-walks
🗞️Story in the Traverse City Record-Eagle today
Reposted by Ty Schmidt
Two pro cyclists from the same small town in Michigan look for victory in the Iceman Cometh Challenge.
The older has won Iceman more times than any other professional man. The younger is gunning to beat his record.
Hear the story of an unlikely rivalry on Points North.
The older has won Iceman more times than any other professional man. The younger is gunning to beat his record.
Hear the story of an unlikely rivalry on Points North.
The Iceman Giveth, The Iceman Taketh
This is a tale of two cyclists, one legendary race, and an unlikely rivalry.
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December 6, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Two pro cyclists from the same small town in Michigan look for victory in the Iceman Cometh Challenge.
The older has won Iceman more times than any other professional man. The younger is gunning to beat his record.
Hear the story of an unlikely rivalry on Points North.
The older has won Iceman more times than any other professional man. The younger is gunning to beat his record.
Hear the story of an unlikely rivalry on Points North.