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Education Rep. Darrin Camilleri’s Work as a Teacher Informs His Plan to Bring Back School Libraries

Despite studies showing their importance, school librarians and libraries are largely a thing of the past in Michigan. This state Rep. is working to change that.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel May 4, 2021 9:32 am EDT
Education Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants classrooms reopened by March 1, but COVID vaccinations could make all the difference for school staff and students.
Education Michigan Will Ease Student Assessments and That’s Exactly What Kids Need, Educators Say

In the hardest-hit region of Michigan, the extra flexibility the Biden Administration is giving schools lets teachers like Cathy Murray focus on what's most important—learning.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel April 6, 2021 7:13 am EDT
Education A finished clean room with stacked chairs in the science room at the Mildred Avenue K-8 School building in Boston's Mattapan, which were being cleaned for the reopening of school on July 9, 2020. Photo by David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Education Here’s the Mess Betsy DeVos Left for Incoming Education Secretary Miguel Cardona

Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos left the department’s funding for low-income schools, protections for students with disabilities, and rights for survivors under Title IX in shambles.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright February 5, 2021 1:11 pm EST
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Politics Meet MI Leaders: How Rosemary Bayer Went From Computer Scientist to State Senator

Informed by her career as a technologist, state Sen. Rosemary Bayer legislates with a look toward the future on issues from the environment to education.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel January 19, 2021 2:39 pm EST
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Education Want to Sharpen Your Skills? Take a Free Virtual Learning Class Right Here.

Demand for online learning has been up across the board. Here’s how to expand your professional education for free in Michigan.

Nick Meyer Nick Meyer November 30, 2020 12:34 pm EST

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Graphic by Morgaine Ford-Workman Education Rep. Darrin Camilleri’s Work as a Teacher Informs His Plan to Bring Back School Libraries
Image via Shutterstock Economy ‘It Opened the World to Us’: Broadband Infrastructure Can Transform Rural Michigan Life
The Mackinac Bridge, also known as the Mighty Mac, spans the Straits of Mackinac, connecting Michigan's Lower and Upper Peninsulas. Michigan Life Want to Own A Piece of Mackinac Bridge? Here’s How and It’s Cooler Than You Think.
Red pushpin pointing to Detroit city in more than fifty years old map Commentary Michigan Lost an Electoral Vote. It Could Lose More than That if GOP Plans Pass.
Education Michigan parents and residents can get involved with local education beyond electing school board members.
Education Keep Going Michigan: How to Work in Education Without Running for Office

Use the momentum from election 2020 to ensure your schools are performing the way you want, ‘Ganders.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain November 30, 2020 10:01 am EST
Education Dr. Jill Biden, in a screenshot of her speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Education Dr. Jill Biden Is ‘One of Us,’ Say Michigan Teachers

Michigan teachers are excited about her perspective "in the trenches" as an educator—one who will advocate for them from White House.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel November 12, 2020 3:45 pm EST