Three bills from Michigan Democratic senators would require districts to have libraries in every school staffed by certified librarians.
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Michigan State Board of Education wants more charter school transparency
The state board signaled to lawmakers that they want new laws to reform the state’s charter school system.
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3 Michigan Board of Education safety proposals fail to move forward
Nikki Snyder, the board member who introduced the measures, stormed out of the meeting in frustration after her colleagues rejected them.
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Funding shortfalls could force out thousands of teachers at Michigan schools, report says
School boards will face tough budget decisions in the next two years, with layoffs of teachers and support staff likely.
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Efforts to require home-schoolers to register spark furor
Home-schooling advocates in Michigan say requiring registration would be the first step toward government interference.
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Advocates say Michigan lawmakers must do more to fund schools fairly
On Wednesday, groups that support students considered to be at-risk asked legislators to continue to increase funding for programs that benefit children with high needs.
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Nonprofits, state collaborate to meet Michigan’s universal pre-K goal
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s accelerated plan to offer free preschool to all 4-year-olds in Michigan requires more teachers. Nonprofits plan to help bring more educators to the profession.
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Michigan educators ask state for funds to hire, retain school mental health staff
The state has allocated $328 million to improve student mental health in 2024, but school mental health workers say it’s not enough.
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Advocates ask Michigan legislators to invest in retaining teachers of color
As the state works to solve the ongoing teacher shortage, advocates are asking legislators to fund retention efforts in addition to educator pipelines.
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Dyslexia bills move forward in the Michigan legislature
Some requirements in the bills were changed in response to school officials’ concerns that staffing shortages would make compliance impossible.