Cyber schools are all about technology. But in a field of struggling competitors, one Michigan cyber school is succeeding with an old-fashioned idea: person-to-person interaction.
Ron French
Ron French is the senior enterprise reporter at Bridge Michigan, covering a wide range of topics including rural communities, federal policy impacts, education and public health. Born and raised in Indiana, Ron came to Bridge in 2011 from The Detroit News, where he was a project reporter, and previously reported for newspapers across Indiana. He graduated from Purdue University.
Rooted in Okemos, Ron has become a true Michigander — complete with a family cabin Up North.
Posted inMichigan Education Watch
Three years later, jury still out on Michigan’s cyber school expansion
Enrollment in Michigan’s online charter schools is exploding. But are kids learning?
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Poll: Michigan voters strongly favor state prison reform
Voters back bipartisan efforts to lower Michigan’s prison population, in part by helping prisoners get job training so they can support themselves and are less likely to return to prison.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
‘Clean slate’ law for offenders could be boon for business
A bill being introduced in Lansing would wipe criminal records for those nonviolent offenders who stay out of trouble, making it easier for them to get jobs.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Education leaders agree: High school students need better counseling
Career navigation experts echo a strong majority of Michigan residents who say every high school should have dedicated college and career advisors.
Posted inMichigan Education Watch
In campus hospitals, beds full of drinking casualties
Game day: Bridge looks at college drinking DAY 1 A Game Day diary In campus hospitals, beds full of drinking casualties Stone-cold sober on game day? It really happens Slideshow: UofM game day drinking Slideshow: MSU game day drinking DAY 2 What we can do to reduce extreme college drinking How one Nebraska school cut […]
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Michigan prison reform gaining momentum in fall session
A measure that would make it easier for inmates to gain earlier release could be the first of several bills to reduce the state’s prison population.
Posted inMichigan Education Watch
Michigan residents demand better college, career advice
Our students deserve better counseling to prepare for life after high school, whether they are pursuing a college degree or career. Residents are keen on requiring school counselors to receive training in college and career advice.
Posted inMichigan Education Watch
Legislative preview: Lansing tackles teaching, roads and inmates
It’s back to work for Michigan’s Legislature. A Bridge guide to the biggest issues lawmakers are likely to face this fall
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan’s stumbling middle class
Think you’ve got it tougher your parents did? You’re right.
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