Stories tagged: "public education"
From an American classic to a silly search-and-find, read the shocking reasons these books are “banned”—and why you should still read them.
With a Democratic trifecta and a shut-down of local "book ban" candidates, Michigan voters showed up for education last week.
Officials say it's a pathway for support staff, school volunteers, and students to become certified teachers.
In Part 3 of the Legislative Loophole series, we investigate Let MI Kids Learn's proposal. It takes from public tax dollars and public education, and gives Michigan's wealthy residents 100% matching tax breaks for donations.
Whoever sits behind the governor’s desk in Michigan over the next four years will play a critical role in protecting public education.
Parental control over public education has become an increasingly pressing issue. Multiple Republican candidates for governor are campaigning on it – for example, you’ve probably heard lots of debate over critical race theory, or Tudor Dixon’s claim that children are being taught about “sex and gender theory secretly behind their parents’ backs.” Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order that will give parents a new opportunity to have a say in their children’s education.
As part of this Q&A series, we’re talking with Michigan parents, teachers, students and others involved with public schools.
