The forum gave the educators an opportunity to gauge how those who want to be the next governor would put a stamp on education and potentially affect their jobs.
Lori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit
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10 years ago, Detroit teachers protested building conditions. What’s changed since?
But the scale of the challenges — both financially and physically — mean many students still attend school in buildings with significant problems.
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Timeline: How 2016 was a critical year for the future of Detroit schools
Here’s a quick timeline of what happened 10 years ago that had lasting implications in Detroit:
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Hundreds of Michigan districts and schools reject safety and mental health funding
Michigan districts that agreed to conditions said they need the state funding for their safety and mental health initiatives
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Michigan education issues to watch in 2026
There’s been growing alarm over Michigan student performance on state and national exams. Can gubernatorial candidates offer solutions in 2026?
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Michigan school districts appeal judge’s ruling in dispute over safety, mental health funding
Dozens of Michigan school districts challenged the state budget lawmakers approved in October because of language that puts conditions on school safety and mental health funding.
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Oral arguments begin in school safety and mental health mandate case
Michigan school districts argue that language in the state budget that puts conditions on receiving the funding violates the state constitution.
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Sheffield wants to hire a strong education leader to advise her. Are you the person for the job?
The job posting for an education liaison is one of many posted on Sheffield’s transition website.
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Michigan districts have more time to agree to controversial waiver to get safety funding
Michigan school districts that have already agreed to waive their rights have until Dec. 30 to rescind those agreements.
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Detroit teens detained by ICE should be released, advocates say
The press conference was organized to support the two 16-year-old students, who are cousins and attend Western International High School in Southwest Detroit.