The governor wants Michigan to invest more dollars into early childhood education as she pushes for pre-K for all.
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Detroit principal to return to school after misconduct allegations, DPSCD says
Jeffery Robinson, principal of Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy, will return to school April 8 according to a DPSCD spokesperson.
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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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How Michigan may be impacted by Trump plan to gut Department of Education
The president intends to slash in half the number of employees in the department starting March 21. What cutting the agency does — and doesn’t — mean for states, college loans and services to disabled students.
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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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Environmental summer camps for Detroit youth
This year’s summer camps offer outdoor camping, environmental journalism, coding, rock climbing, and more.
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DPSCD to halt plans for special millage election in May
The Detroit school district sued the Michigan Department of Treasury in December to resolve a larger dispute over using operating millage revenue to pay off capital debt.
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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.
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Talent Together creates alternative path to recruit and train Michigan teachers
As schools in Michigan and across the country try to find solutions to teacher shortages, “grow your own” pipeline programs are popping up.
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Op-Ed: Preparing students to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce
Work-based learning is key for preparing Michigan’s future leaders, Dirk Butler, Chief Program Officer at NAF, writes.