Children in foster care graduate in four years at half the rate of other students, in part because many take unaccredited classes. Now, lawmakers are under pressure to reform the system.
Tracie Mauriello, Chalkbeat Detroit
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
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Democrats urged to make public Michigan charter school financial records
With Democrats controlling the legislature in January, they could get their wish for greater transparency from for-profit charter school operators. The Democratic majority on the State Board of Education supports such a move.
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Michigan hopes to revive bipartisan bills to help students with dyslexia
Democrats could breathe new life into the effort when they take control of the Legislature in January, but the path forward may be complicated by other legislative priorities. The bills include universal screening for K-3 students, specialized instruction and teacher training.
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Michigan school leaders pitch new path to solve teacher shortage
Regional superintendents across the state propose a new, more flexible path for certifying teachers. The plan includes getting future teachers in classrooms earlier in their education and paying them as they teach.
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Michigan school turnaround program adds more districts
Help is on the way for more of Michigan’s lowest performing districts, which qualify for extra support and funding through a state partnership program.
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Michigan State condenses teacher preparation program from five years to four
The truncated MSU teacher preparation program will save students $16,700 in tuition and get them into teaching jobs faster.
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After bruising Michigan election, what is Betsy DeVos’ education priority?
Over a decade of Republican dominance in Michigan, perhaps no individual shaped Michigan school policy as much as DeVos. Democrats now hope to undo her work.
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Lame Duck? Michigan session could be super lame this year
Dyslexia, coding and WorkKeys bills are among the few that lawmakers could take up in final weeks.
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Michigan to require schools to post parents’ rights in buildings, offices
Republican supporters say the law is a valuable reminder of the need for schools to work closely with parents on what’s taught. A Democratic critic called it an election-year stunt that does nothing to improve student learning.
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Eight candidates vie for two seats on Michigan state Board of Education
Candidates weigh in on school choice, book bans, the performance of state Superintendent Michael Rice, and more.