Democratic candidate for governor Mark Schauer endorses the Center’s online conversations in his own video, and says these citizen views will be valuable to his efforts to run for governor on a platform of building an economy for the middle class. Watch Schauer’s video and participate in the online conversation introduced by him here.
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Bridge’s mission is to inform Michigan citizens about their state, amplify their views and explore the challenges of our civic life.
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There’s still time! Join in-person Community Conversations all across the state in the next six weeks.
Altogether, our citizens’ agenda for the 2014 elections will be developed from both the online surveys and more than 150 in-person meetings in communities all across the state. Check out our listings of upcoming large meetings where you can reserve a seat!
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Bone up on the issues
Our Community Conversation issue guides serve as a crash course to this year’s election issues. Download your personal copy here.
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Academic state champs: Top 10 lists
What are the top 10 charter schools in the state? The top 10 affluent school districts? What schools get the most academic achievement from their fourth-graders? The winners, ranging from small rural districts to urban charter schools, are the state’s best at raising student achievement above expected scores for the student body’s income level, according […]
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Searchable Database: Academic State Champs
Fifty-four Michigan public school districts and charters were named 2013 Academic State Champions. Winners represented the top 10 percent of districts and charters in a database created by Bridge Magazine and Public Sector Consultants that used test scores and socioeconomic status to determine which schools are exceeding expectations. How to read the chart: An Academic […]
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Snyder’s State of the State filled with topics tackled by Bridge
From school for 4 year olds, to homes for immigrants, Gov. Rick Snyder used his State of the State address Thursday night to advocate for issues tackled by Bridge Magazine. In his annual address, Snyder told legislators he wanted $65 million more for free pre-K for the children of low- and moderate-income families. Snyder asked […]
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Detroit Public TV and The Center for Michigan holding Community Conversations in Auburn Hills and Warren
Detroit Public TV and the Center team up for Community Conversations – and you’re invited What’s YOUR agenda for Michigan? Do you want to bend the ears of Michigan’s political candidates? Join the The Center for Michigan and MiVote/Detroit Public Television for a community conversation to set your agenda for Michigan in 2014 and beyond. Two […]
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Hot job prospects of the future
These Michigan jobs are expected to be most in demand over the next decade at each education level, from high school to graduate school. (click image below to advance through slides.) High School or less Description 2023 Jobs Projected openings over next decade % Change total jobs from 2013 Avg. Hourly Earnings Retail salespersons 139,708 […]
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Citing accuracy concerns, state pulls school safety records from website
Read the letter the State Budget Office sent to the Michigan Department of Education regarding the removal of records from public view.
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Bridge expands statewide reporting team, earns new investment
Chastity Pratt and Michael Wilkinson Fueled by new philanthropic investment, Bridge Magazine has doubled the size of its reporting staff to expand coverage of Michigan cities, intensify publication of data-driven special reports, and help lead a new Michigan nonprofit news reporting collaborative. Bridge will serve as convening partner for the new Detroit Journalism Collaborative and […]
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