Schools
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Concerns over school quality and funding dominate Michigan Board of Education election
Two seats are up for grabs in November on the Michigan Board of Education, which provides leadership and supervision over education in the state.
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Did Mike Rogers forget that Betsy DeVos is one of his campaign’s biggest donors?
Republican US Senate candidate and former Congressman Mike Rogers appeared visibly frustrated when Betsy DeVos’ name was mentioned during a debate this week.
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Whitmer signs off on additional funding for schools and support for students with dyslexia
Legislation signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will provide public schools with additional funding, as well as ensure students are screened for dyslexia.
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Supplemental student mental health and safety budget headed for votes in Michigan Legislature
A supplemental state school budget that would restore about half of the money that was previously cut from grants for student mental health and school safety is headed for a vote in the Michigan legislature.
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Science of reading bills set to become law in Michigan after long struggle
After years of failed attempts, bills to require Michigan schools to use the science of reading in early literacy instruction are likely to become law.
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Michigan House Dems finalize 3% teacher retirement tax cut
Legislation to permanently end a 3% tax many public school teachers pay into a health care fund for their retirement is on its way to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for her signature.
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An after-school program in Southwest Michigan is shining a ‘light’ on the mental health of students
After tragically losing his younger brother to suicide, this Michigander says he and his family are ‘making beauty from broken’ by teaming up with the Van Buren Intermediate School District to provide a free after-school program for local students—and it’s music to the rural community’s ears.
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Report: Project 2025 would ‘devastate’ Michigan’s rural communities
Republicans’ Project 2025 agenda aims to enact a far-right agenda that would hurt all Michiganders, especially those living in rural communities, according to a new report.
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Here’s what Michigan has done to address the epidemic of school shootings
Students across the US are begging their legislators for ways to reduce gun violence at schools—Michigan lawmakers are listening.
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Meet a teacher running for Michigan Legislature: Michelle Levine-Woodman
With former educators in office alongside Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan students are a top priority in our state government. Teachers across the Mitten are paying attention.
