Their proposal would make the governor responsible for appointing the leader of the state’s public schools.
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Republican school safety bills move forward in Michigan House
One of the bills aims to create a comprehensive mental health system by integrating community or faith-based mental health services into public and private schools.
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This Detroit principal has unique ties to the children he serves
Mario Lemons isn’t just the principal at Detroit Achievement Academy. He’s also an arts supporter and has taught American Sign Language to his students.
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Michigan parents of students with disabilities feel ‘hopeless’ as civil rights cases remain in limbo
The regional office that handled federal complaints in Michigan is gone. Parents, including those whose children have disabilities, worry their cases may never be resolved.
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Michigan state superintendent signals he won’t sign Trump’s anti-DEI certification
The state superintendent said Michigan is already in compliance with civil rights laws.
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Thousands of Michigan children could lose free school meals under GOP plan, state officials say
The Republican proposal would impact a program that feeds 600,000 students in the state, as well as end summer meal programs for students and their families.
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Parents’ inflexible work schedules impact student attendance
Less focus has been paid to the role employers can play in the fight to improve attendance.
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‘Why schools can’t solve it alone’: New book tackles chronic absenteeism
Poverty weighs heavily into the reasons students miss school, particularly in lower-income communities like Detroit.
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Michigan school buildings will need $23 billion in repairs and upgrades
The state doesn’t fund school facilities work directly, so districts often have to win voter approval for bond proposals to get projects done.
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Report: DPSCD among highest-ranked metro Detroit districts for teacher retention
Increased compensation, improved working conditions, and grow-your-own programs may be contributing to the district’s high teacher retention rate.