To tamp down the spread of respiratory viruses before they take hold, the Biden administration is reopening a program to send free tests to households.
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Michigan lawmakers consider making universal free school meals permanent
Michigan public school students can get free school breakfast and lunch at their schools during the 2023-2024 school year. Some lawmakers want to make the program permanent.
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Heidelberg Project lays off staff, plans to sell headquarters amid reorganization
The decisions are a part of the project’s plan to reorganize and create a new model to ensure its long-term sustainability.
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JB’s Bites: A cornerstone of Chinatown
BridgeDetroit food reporter Jena Brooker has an early look at soon-to-be-released “Everything I learned, I learned in a Chinese Restaurant,” and a chat with the author.
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DPSCD labor contracts with pay increases win board approval
Vitti is already looking ahead to next year’s contract and the need to retain mid-career teachers.
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What to know about Michigan’s universal free school meals program
Michigan lawmakers approved funding for public schools this year to offer free meals to all students, pre-K through 12th grade, regardless of income. Child nutrition experts are pushing to make the funding permanent.
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National Black Men in Leadership Summit, Brilliant Detroit summer reading campaign | American Black Journal
[#item_full_content] This story also appeared in DPTV – American Black Journal The Michigan Diversity Council previews its annual National Black Men in Leadership Summit. Plus, Brilliant Detroit’s citywide summer reading campaign teams up with Reading Partners to curb learning loss in communities of color. Read Now at One Detroit.
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Michigan’s new anti-poverty effort: $7,500 for Flint moms, no strings
The state is experimenting with guaranteed income, investing $16.5M in a program launched by a foundation. Studies say such programs can lift people out of poverty, but others question state expense.
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Incinerator demo on track for Sunday despite some resident pushback
Detroit officials met with residents Wednesday to answer questions about personal safety, the demolition process, how pollution would be controlled, and efforts to inform residents.
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Detroit charter school to offer $100,000 teacher salaries
Michigan schools are trying different methods to recruit and retain teachers, including increasing compensation and providing development opportunities.