Tips for a Successful School Year From Michigan's Top Teacher

Grosse Pointe North teacher Gary Abud, the Michigan Teacher of the Year, shared five tips with the Detroit Free Press for a successful school year.

Here are the tips Abud shared for parents and students from the story:

• Stop and say hi to teachers to build a relationship that will last through the school year,
• Be honest about expectations for the coming year,
• Identify study partners who will help your children outside of the classroom,
• Organize using folders, files and apps,
• Designate a routine.