Gone are the mask requirements and long COVID-19 isolation periods. But school leaders say it’s still important to stay home when sick.
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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Back-to-school road safety tips for Michigan drivers, students and parents
As the back-to-school season is underway, Michigan drivers are encouraged to practice safe driving, especially during pick-up and drop-off hours.
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As University of Michigan classes resume, so do pro-Palestinian demonstrations
School is back at the University of Michigan. And so are the pro-Palestinian protests.
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M-STEP results reveal struggles for Michigan kids who began school in COVID
Experts have warned that the pandemic’s effect on learning would last for a long time. Now, Michigan scores show third graders are scoring worse on reading than third graders prior to the pandemic.
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Michigan failed to curb ‘seclusion and restraint.’ One school tries again
Michigan schools are still secluding and restraining students, mostly those with disabilities, at high numbers despite a 2016 law designed to limit the controversial practice. One special education school is beginning to police itself.
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Michigan eyes extended Reconnect eligibility for tuition-free college
Michigan has bet big on tuition-free community college for some adults. As federal pandemic funds expire, a state leader says the state is looking for ways to extend expanded eligibility.
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Whitmer touts free community college. It’s not true for all Michigan kids
A new Michigan program guarantees free community college – but only if you live in a community college district, and 1 in 5 students don’t.
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Feds: Michigan trying to 'brush aside' school discrimination complaint
Office of Civil Rights says Michigan Department of Education is “brushing aside” its violation of federal protections for students with disabilities.
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Michigan touts 'free pre-K for all.' It's more complicated than that
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan is providing ‘access to free pre-K for every 4-year-old.’ But less than half of eligible kids are expected to enroll.
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Tiny Bois Blanc hires long-term substitute teacher for one-room schoolhouse
The tiny district has hired an island resident — who’s also a custodian and real estate agent — as its long-term substitute teacher. The district plans to use a ‘grow your own’ program to help her earn teaching credentials.