Democratic senators this week introduced a bill that would require local districts to adopt policies restricting the use of electronic devices during class.
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Michigan House Republicans want to shift who has the power to appoint the state superintendent
Their proposal would make the governor responsible for appointing the leader of the state’s public schools.
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Republican school safety bills move forward in Michigan House
One of the bills aims to create a comprehensive mental health system by integrating community or faith-based mental health services into public and private schools.
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Michigan parents of students with disabilities feel ‘hopeless’ as civil rights cases remain in limbo
The regional office that handled federal complaints in Michigan is gone. Parents, including those whose children have disabilities, worry their cases may never be resolved.
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Michigan state superintendent signals he won’t sign Trump’s anti-DEI certification
The state superintendent said Michigan is already in compliance with civil rights laws.
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Thousands of Michigan children could lose free school meals under GOP plan, state officials say
The Republican proposal would impact a program that feeds 600,000 students in the state, as well as end summer meal programs for students and their families.
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Whitmer touts pre-K achievement as she asks the Michigan legislature for the funds to expand it more
The governor wants Michigan to invest more dollars into early childhood education as she pushes for pre-K for all.
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With control of the House, Michigan Republicans push for education reforms
The party is moving forward with proposals they say will help improve student achievement and ease a shortage of teachers.
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Michigan LGBTQ+ students fear ripple effects of Trump’s political rhetoric
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael Rice fears some LGBTQ+ students won’t feel safe coming to school at a time when chronic absenteeism is high.
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer to call for legislation restricting student cell phone use
The governor is expected to make the announcement during her State of the State Address Wednesday night.