Police responded but made no arrests as pro-Palestinian protesters dumped fake, blood-drenched body bags on the lawn of the home of the U-M board chair early in the morning.
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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 may require high schools to teach computer science
A bill that has some bipartisan support would required schools to offer an elective focused on computers and their algorithms, hardware and software.
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Flint water crisis still crippling kids’ futures. But not because of lead
Ten years later, a growing body of research suggests fears of permanent brain damage are a ‘myth.’ That’s good news for children, but some say trauma from the crisis is now worse than lead.
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Marijuana hospitalizing Michigan kids at ‘worrisome’ rate after legalization
Unintentional marijuana use is spiking among young children, while the district is dealing with hundreds of incidents involving weed and vape pens.
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Amid homeschool boom, Michigan registry fight looms
Curriculum wasn’t the only thing on the agenda at an annual Michigan conference for Christian homeschool families. Movement leaders spoke out against a potential state registry.
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Pro-Palestinian camp continues at U-M amid national arrests, negotiations
Classes are over. Graduation has passed. But the encampment on the University of Michigan campus continues.
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Whitmer wants free community college for all. Michigan House has other plans
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants all high school graduates to be able to attend community college tuition free. But she faces resistance from some lawmakers.
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Marijuana edibles, vape pens in Michigan schools prompt calls for reform
Pot use for students isn’t new. But Michigan school leaders say they worry about students using vapes or marijuana edibles.
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An arrest, more protests at University of Michigan graduation events
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clashed with police Friday night at the University of Michigan and attempted to disrupt a Saturday commencement ceremony.
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Whitmer seeks $670M for Michigan schools. Critics call it a ‘raid’
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to avoid school funding cuts relies on redirecting contributions to the state’s teacher retirement system.