Prosecutor alleges four people protesting the Israel-Hamas war assaulted or attempted to disarm police at a University of Michigan sit-in in November. Peaceful protesters will not be charged.
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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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Ann Arbor plans teacher layoffs, buyouts as part of $20M in school cuts
One of Michigan’s largest school districts plans to cut 94 teachers, dozens of other staffers as a “COVID cliff” looms across the state.
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U-M board chair: Body bag protest at my home over Israel is ‘unacceptable’
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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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.