The sponsor of the bill says it would create a culture of expectation that formal education must begin early.
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Renowned educator Ron Clark, Huntington Bank partner on metro Detroit education initiative
Huntington Bank and acclaimed educator Ron Clark are hosting events in five cities–Detroit, Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Pittsburgh, where teachers can learn about his philosophy and classroom methods.
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Michigan State Board of Education wants more charter school transparency
The state board signaled to lawmakers that they want new laws to reform the state’s charter school system.
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Michigan schools hired 874 mental health staffers — under program set to end
With a mental health crisis still rippling through schools, Michigan districts face tough decisions as funding expires for a pandemic-era program used to hire more than 800 counselors, psychologists and other support staff.
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Principals, district leaders will be trained on managing conflict in Detroit schools
The Detroit district, which recently created a flow chart for addressing complaints, will also be using third-party mediators to help resolve some conflicts.
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More FAFSA problems: What Michigan families need to know
The federal government promised to make it easier to apply for college aid. They messed up — again.
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3 Michigan Board of Education safety proposals fail to move forward
Nikki Snyder, the board member who introduced the measures, stormed out of the meeting in frustration after her colleagues rejected them.
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Odeneal: How Detroit students can harness determination for success
The only thing a student needs to be successful is determination, which is more about their mindsets than what they have or don’t have.
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Funding shortfalls could force out thousands of teachers at Michigan schools, report says
School boards will face tough budget decisions in the next two years, with layoffs of teachers and support staff likely.
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Efforts to require home-schoolers to register spark furor
Home-schooling advocates in Michigan say requiring registration would be the first step toward government interference.