WSU’s 14th president landed a contract that has a few unusual provisions, an expert said. But a board member called it fair for both sides.
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WSU appoints interim president to permanent post without interviewing other candidates
WSU named law school dean Richard Bierschbach as interim president in September. His leadership has led to a permanent appointment without a national search or interview of other candidates.
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New allegation against Mott college president emerges
Did President Shaunda Richardson-Snell pass out unsolicited religious literature to students and faculty? Board attorney says this is a new allegation and recommends outside investigation pending a formal complaint.
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Michigan school board member calls for fed probe over ‘indoctrination’ claims
A Republican State Board of Education member claims the agency is prioritizing sexual politics over test scores.
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Short staff, Michigan schools use virtual special ed therapy. ‘This is not ideal’
As school leaders see an increase in students with disabilities, they say there aren’t enough speech professionals to go around. Virtual therapists are a ‘stop-gap’ solution.
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Michigan fight over special ed services lingers, years after COVID shutdown
A federal complaint over how Michigan should provide make-up services to students in special ed whose schools closed during COVID is in the hands of an administrative law judge.
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Michigan high school graduation rate reaches a high. Look up your school
The state’s four-year graduation rate is at a new high. Meanwhile, the drop out rate is down.
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Mott College trustees postpone action on alleged ‘proselytizing’ by president
Trustees of Mott Community College in Flint held a special meeting to discuss a complaint that the college’s president engaged in ‘religious proselytizing.’
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Mott College trustees to meet about complaint that president is ‘proselytizing’
Complaints about President Shaunda Richardson-Snell reached Americans United for Separation of Church and State, which sent a letter to the college asking it to stop.
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Michigan’s harsh winter and school closings: What to know
When the forecast turns extremely cold or snowy, superintendents call school off. It prompts cheers from students and some headaches for the school calendar.