Thirty years after the law was passed, the definition remains unclear. Here’s a guide to understanding them better.
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These are the big Michigan education issues we’re watching in 2023
Chronic absenteeism, charter school transparency, third-grade retention and early childhood education are expected to be top issues this year as Democrats take the full levers of power in Lansing.
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Detroit isn’t dedicating any of its COVID dollars to early education. Advocates are upset.
Mayor Mike Duggan’s administration shelved a planned $6 million investment in child care infrastructure to make more room for investments in home repairs, internet access, and job training.
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With a joyful song, these Detroit students are re-engaging with school
The Detroit Public Schools Community District is working to expand its art offerings and its enrollment.
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Seven hours without Snapchat? Michigan lawmaker proposes ban on phones during school.
Some districts restrict cellphone use. Others warn parents about the dangers of social media. And one legislator proposed banning all Michigan students from using phones during the school day.
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KIPP charter school to open in Detroit
The school had aimed for more than 100 students in its first year and is still accepting applications.
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She moved to a Detroit neighborhood for the school. Now her kid is on a waitlist.
The scramble for seats is in some senses a welcome sign for the Detroit Public Schools Community District, where decades of enrollment declines were exacerbated by the pandemic.
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How COVID cash could help Michigan schools tackle a mental health crisis
This series seeks to amplify efforts to better support the wellness of students and school staff during this challenging comeback year.
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What’s next for abandoned schools in Detroit? Neighbors say almost anything is better than vacancy.
The City of Detroit is looking for developers to revitalize dozens of vacant school buildings following years of demands by residents that something be done with the properties.
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Learning from home without a place to study? These Detroit students built 62 solutions.
Students in Detroit have spent much of the year learning virtually from home. As if that arrangement weren’t challenging enough, many of those children lacked a space of their own to focus on video classes and complete homework. That’s one reason educators say the academic toll of the pandemic has been especially harsh for students from low-income families.