At Gompers Elementary-Middle School, located on Detroit’s northwest side, teachers and administrators came together to address the issue of chronic absenteeism, when students miss more than 18 days of school.
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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 may require high school seniors to file FAFSA financial aid form
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form students fill out to learn what grants, loans or scholarships they may qualify for to attend college. Advocates say filling the form is critical to understanding the true cost of college.
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Michigan school M-STEP results remain down since pandemic, but some gains
Results from the spring standardized test, released Thursday, show continuing challenges after three years of COVID disruptions. But there were also a few gains from the previous year. See how your school district fared.
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University of Michigan restores internet access, still mum on security issue
The University of Michigan has restored internet access on all three campuses Wednesday morning. But the school has shared few details about what prompted it to shut off its internet in the first place.
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University of Michigan internet still out, no details on security concern
Federal law enforcement joined U-M’s public safety and security agency in probing the ‘significant security concern’ that prompted the internet shutoff Sunday. Students on the three U-M campuses are regaining more access to online services.
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Metro Detroit students start new year with old challenges, fresh solutions
The 2023-24 year marks the fourth full school year since the pandemic started, and offers the state’s public schools an opportunity to recalibrate academic recovery programs, tackle mental health issues, and address longstanding problems.
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University of Michigan internet outage wreaks havoc on first day of class
The first day of college was also a bit chaotic at U-M after the university shut down internet service due to a ‘security concern,’ leaving many students confused about class locations.
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Dana Nessel: Too soon to rule on new Whitmer education agency
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said it’s too soon to issue an opinion on the constitutionality of a new education agency created by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer by executive order last month.
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Childcare is a critical job, with a critical worker shortage in Michigan
With an estimated 9,000 openings around the state, childcare providers are struggling to serve families desperate for care.
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Graduate students settle strike at University of Michigan
Grad student workers will receive a pay bump and improved benefits in a contract approved by the union Friday just days before fall classes begin.