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.
Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat Detroit
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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.
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How Detroit schools are adapting to meet the needs of migrant students
Advocates say a recent wave of migrants and refugees to southeast Michigan have brought new students to Detroit schools. Here are steps the city’s public school district is taking to meet short and long-term needs.
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Michigan Senate hears case for the ‘science of reading’ in early literacy curriculum
Supporters of the legislation, which would require schools to weave the “science of reading” into early literacy education, say it would help all students learn to read better.
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What Michigan parents need to know about the ‘science of reading’
While research on the “science of reading” is always evolving, there are key practices experts find effective. Here’s what parents need to know about early literacy curricula in Michigan.
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FAFSA form completion could become a Michigan high school graduation requirement
College-readiness advocates want the state to make filling out the FAFSA a graduation requirement. But some administrators and advocates are raising concerns.
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Advocates for Michigan foster youth hope education reforms will pass this year
The proposed legislation would provide more oversight of education for kids in foster care and ensure that education in residential facilities meets state graduation requirements.