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Michigan State Board of Education candidates answer questions on key issues
The eight candidates running in the Nov. 5 election have vastly different priorities for Michigan public education, unique perspectives on the challenges schools are facing, and varying views on how the state is performing.
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Detroit charter students make gains on M-STEP, but lag pre-pandemic results
On Michigan’s standardized tests, Detroit charter students show some gains in comparison to previous years. But they’re still struggling to return to pre-pandemic numbers.
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Where candidates for the Detroit school board stand on the issues
The 16 candidates who answered questions for Chalkbeat Detroit’s voter guide have plenty of ideas for addressing these issues and more.
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Here’s why your vote in school board races matters
Are you not sure whether you will vote in your local school district’s board race? This is why your vote matters more than you think.
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RSVP: Candidate forum for Detroit Public Schools Community District board
Get to know candidates running for the DPSCD school board before the Nov. 5 election. Join Chalkbeat and partners on Oct. 15, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
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Chronic absenteeism remains high among vulnerable Michigan students
Students with disabilities and those from low-income families are recovering more slowly than their peers in school attendance, as the pandemic’s effects linger.
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Supplemental student mental health and safety budget headed for votes in Michigan legislature
The budget would add another $125 million in grants for school districts this year.
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Science of reading bills move toward another vote in the Michigan legislature
After M-STEP results showed poor third grade reading score last year, legislators pushed on bills to change early literacy instruction.
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MDE reminds schools to not send out erroneous M-STEP reports to parents
After mix-up in one district, the Michigan Department of Education reminds schools not to send out M-STEP reports with errors.