The Department of Justice is investigating whether parents can take their kids out of classes with “gender ideology” lessons.
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3 Michigan school districts investigated over LGBTQ curriculum, opt outs
Federal officials seek records from Detroit, Lansing and Godfrey-Lee schools over whether the districts allow parents to opt out of instruction about “sexual orientation or gender ideology.”
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Detroit teachers union asks district to reaffirm commitment to immigrant students in new contract
The DFT will also seek contract language that reinforces the school system’s commitment to being a sanctuary district, said Wilson-Lumpkins.
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Vitti expresses concern for special education certification. Here’s what he wants to see change in Michigan
As DPSCD continues to experience special education teacher shortages, its superintendent is proposing ways for more teachers to enter the field.
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Detroit school district is spending millions to increase security after safety concerns
The board voted Tuesday night to spend $4.3 million to hire additional security for the rest of the school year.
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Whitmer’s budget plan for schools sets $10,300 in per-pupil funding
The budget Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed Wednesday would increase taxes in some areas, such as for cigarette purchases, to raise revenue in Michigan.
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Whitmer signs classroom smartphone ban for Michigan schools. What to know
Michigan K-12 students will be banned from using smartphones during instructional time starting this fall. Here’s what to know about the new law signed Tuesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Sheffield committees weigh in on role of education, arts in Detroit’s future
Mayor Mary Sheffield’s transition committees are playing an important role for her early days in office. Here’s how they have helped shape priorities.
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Whitmer aims to boost literacy as Michigan students struggle with reading
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will deliver a budget proposal for the next fiscal year that includes additional spending aimed at improving literacy for Michigan children.
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Michigan residents with degrees, skills certificates rises, but state ranking falls
Michigan’s overall postsecondary educational attainment has grown since the state set a goal of 60% of residents having a credential by 2030. But the state’s national ranking has fallen.