All of the top candidates for Michigan’s State Board of Education have concerns over how state education officials have responded to a federal investigation.
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This bill would close a funding gap for future Michigan early childhood educators
Some student teachers at public preschools aren’t eligible for a $9,600 state stipend for unpaid work. This bill would make them eligible.
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Detroit school board candidates draw nearly $230K in campaign donations so far
Donations reported by the pre-election filing deadline on Oct. 25 show the 22-candidate race for three at-large seats on the Detroit Public Schools Community District board are on track to exceed the last election cycle’s fundraising.
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What would Michigan’s proposed cellphone ban bill mean for students?
A bill introduced last month would create a statewide ban on using devices in class for all Michigan students.
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Michigan State Board of Education candidates answer questions on key issues
The eight candidates running in the Nov. 5 election have vastly different priorities for Michigan public education, unique perspectives on the challenges schools are facing, and varying views on how the state is performing.
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Here’s why your vote in school board races matters
Are you not sure whether you will vote in your local school district’s board race? This is why your vote matters more than you think.
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Supplemental student mental health and safety budget headed for votes in Michigan legislature
The budget would add another $125 million in grants for school districts this year.
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Science of reading bills move toward another vote in the Michigan legislature
After M-STEP results showed poor third grade reading score last year, legislators pushed on bills to change early literacy instruction.
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MDE reminds schools to not send out erroneous M-STEP reports to parents
After mix-up in one district, the Michigan Department of Education reminds schools not to send out M-STEP reports with errors.
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Here are the 8 people running for the Michigan State Board of Education
Political and education leaders will be watching whether the effect of sharing the ballot with the presidential and other state races will have an impact on the outcome of the board’s elections.