At least 12 other states have passed laws to allow Indigenous people to honor their traditions at public events.
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Timeline: How Michigan charter schools have evolved
Charter schools have been in Michigan for almost 30 years. Here are some major events in their history.
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Charter school transparency bills move toward a vote in the Michigan Senate
Five of the bills — which pertain to charter schools publicly posting information about salaries and displaying the names of their authorizers and management companies — already passed in the House.
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Michigan Democrats make push for charter school transparency in lame-duck session
Republicans have long opposed such legislation, saying it would add new costs and regulations for charter schools.
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Republican incumbents lead race for Michigan’s State Board of Education
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.