Another debate has heated up over changing the election of board members to U-M, MSU and Wayne State to governor-appointed. But experts say that is not what matters most.
Talent & Education
To prosper, Michigan must be a more educated place. Bridge will explore the challenges in education and identify policies and initiatives that address them.
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Michigan lawmakers advance bills to mandate literacy training for teachers
One bill calls for people seeking a teaching certificate in Michigan to take a preparation program that includes the ‘science of reading.’
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Feds: 8 Pro-Palestinian activists conspired to intimidate U-M officials
Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment against eight pro-Palestinian activists who are accused of conspiring to run a criminal intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials while trying to force the school to cut financial ties to Israel.
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Michigan hopes to turn apprenticeships into degrees with new program
The number of community colleges and tribal schools that are offering college credit for job-related apprenticeships is growing.
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Gov. Whitmer has vowed to boost literacy in Michigan. Here’s where we stand
As Michigan struggles with reading on national rankings, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the state must focus on literacy. What to know.
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How one Michigan school district boosted AP class enrollment nearly sixfold
At Corunna Public Schools, participating in AP classes has exploded. Leaders say building a culture where students are challenged but supported makes a difference.
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Backlash led Michigan to ease student vaccine waivers. What happened next
Michigan health officials tried making it harder for parents to send their kids to school unvaccinated. Now, relaxed rules are helping counties move away from a policy once credited with sharply reducing vaccine waivers.
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Benson education plan: Up teacher pay, tackle absenteeism, change constitution
Benson’s plans include continuing signature efforts of the Whitmer administration and several ideas that would need support from the Legislature.
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As MSU president exits, what the heck is going on? We have (some) answers
Kevin Guskiewicz said board members had ‘differing perspectives’ on how MSU should move ahead. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called his departure disappointing but not surprising.
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MSU loses another president, in spite of $1 million pay raise
MSU President Guskiewicz is set to become the next president of Clemson University in South Carolina even after board voted to increase his annual salary to $2 million.