Here are the candidates who filed to run for the school board and what we know about some of them. The election is Nov. 5.
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Michigan education officials deny students with disabilities’ rights were violated during COVID
The federal Office of Civil Rights’ investigation found students didn’t get the support the law guaranteed them. The Michigan Department of Education wants the case thrown out.
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Michigan school leaders push lawmakers to reverse cuts to mental health and safety budget
Administrators want the legislature to restore mental health and safety funding slashed in the state school budget and to make retirement savings permanent.
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State Board of Education asks for review, reforms after Oxford school shooting
After hearing from victims’ parents, the board called on lawmakers to beef up emergency operation plans, and for more funding for student mental health measures.
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Report: Some Michigan districts are not equitably funding schools with higher needs
As lawmakers consider putting more money into at-risk funding for the 2024-25 school budget, researchers said they should consider adding more financial transparency and accountability tied to the dollars.
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Michigan dyslexia bills move another step closer to becoming law
The bills would make districts screen all students for dyslexia and reading difficulties. Schools would also have to use the ‘science of reading’ to intervene in literacy instruction for those students.
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Program to connect youth with mental health services coming to Michigan
The national effort will also support young people who want to enter the behavioral health workforce with stipends and experience.
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Some lawmakers want to increase school funding by $1B to meet students’ growing needs
Some lawmakers want to increase school funding statewide by $1 billion to meet students’ growing needs. Here’s what could get priority.
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AP African American Studies connects Michigan students to their own history while they make it
East Kentwood High School students taking AP African American Studies are finding a greater purpose in taking the pilot course: showcasing its meaning through their own experiences.
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Plans to put libraries in most Michigan schools get support from educators, parents
Three bills from Michigan Democratic senators would require districts to have libraries in every school staffed by certified librarians.