Stories tagged: "Jill Biden"

News Dr. Jill Biden, in a screenshot of her speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
News Jill Biden Plans Thursday Visit in Detroit for Summer Learning Tour

Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona will visit Michigan on Thursday as part of a summer tour.

Associated Press Associated Press July 19, 2022 10:27 am EDT
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
Education Former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos listens during an Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs meeting at the State Dining Room of the White House March 18, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Education Bye Bye, Betsy: Michigan Educators Are Ready to Say Goodbye to Secretary DeVos

From Kalamazoo to Detroit to the Thumb, teachers are looking forward to what the future of public education might be without Secretary Betsy DeVos.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel November 9, 2020 3:44 pm EST
Michigan Life Food insecurity in Michigan is a growing problem.
Michigan Life Dr. Jill Biden Raises Awareness of Food Insecurity During Her West Michigan Visit

An engaging Mitten State tour by Biden included stops in Grand Rapids and Battle Creek to hear Michigander's concerns.

Sherri Kolade Sherri Kolade September 25, 2020 2:37 pm EDT
Education Dr. Jill Biden, in a screenshot of her speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Education Anxious Michigan Moms Share Back to School Worries With Jill Biden

Dr. Jill Biden has been an educator for decades and plans to still teach as First Lady. Thursday, she heard stories from worried moms and educators like her.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel September 10, 2020 2:18 pm EDT

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Education What Michigan Teachers Really Think About the RNC

These Michigan teachers say “chaotic leadership” has worsened the crisis schools are facing as educators attempt to teach through a pandemic.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel August 25, 2020 11:38 am EDT