Disability advocates call age 26 — the point at which the state stops paying for education services — the ‘opportunity cliff’
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Detroit district will ask for release of 4 asylum-seeking teens detained by ICE
Community members also want mandatory staff training, additional transportation, and student counseling.
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Will Detroit school district’s literacy lawsuit funds pay off for newcomers?
State test data shows more English learners are meeting growth targets in the district, but some educators say there are still not enough resources to meet their needs.
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Black student unions are under pressure – here’s what they do and how they help Black students find community
More than 400 colleges and universities under the Trump administration have rebranded or eliminated programs and centers that promote DEI.
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Lack of after-school care sends 687K Michigan parents scrambling
Five out of six Michigan parents are unable to enroll their children in after-school programs in spite of state investment.
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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 fails its students with disabilities, first-ever report finds
There is a 25 percentage-point gap in graduation rates between Michigan students with disabilities and nondisabled students.
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Next Michigan superintendent vows to take ‘students first’ mission statewide
Outgoing Dearborn Public Schools chief Glenn Maleyko becomes Michigan’s state superintendent on Dec. 8.
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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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Few students ride yellow buses in pilot at 2 Detroit high schools
The district is exploring ways to continue to boost ridership. The project began to improve attendance.