The family of one of the three students killed in the Feb. 13 mass shooting contends MSU had “dangerous or defective” building conditions that made it easier for the shooter to access the building where Alexandria Verner and several other students were shot.
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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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University of Michigan probed on claim it falsified student grades
A college accrediting agency said it is reviewing U-M’s actions after the union representing graduate student instructors said the university falsified students’ grades this past semester while grad instructors were on strike.
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Two Michigan State shooting survivors plan to sue, citing MSU negligence
Lawyers for two critically injured students say they intend to sue the university for ‘gross negligence’ for security failures that allowed a gunman to easily access classrooms and buildings, killing three and injuring five others.
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How a tiny U.P. school became a national model for Native American education
In tiny Watersmeet near the Wisconsin border, school and tribal leaders are incorporating Native language and culture into classrooms, hoping to rebuild an identity robbed from past generations.
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Michigan State plans memorial for shooting victims as part of $2M in donations
More than 4,200 people donated to the Spartan Strong Fund, which will also pay for ongoing support to victims, mental health services and more.
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Michigan State University expands ability to issue emergency alerts
The university is using outdoor speakers and phones and an app to increase access to emergency alerts following the Feb. 13 mass shooting that killed or injured eight students. Crews are also adding classroom door locks this summer.
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Michigan must focus on student mental health, says 2023 Teacher of the Year
Candice Jackson believes a focus on mental health could make Michigan schools safer.
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Bill would let Michigan schools start in August without state approval
School calendars are once again a source of debate as Michigan lawmakers consider a bill to make it easier for schools to begin before Labor Day.
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If you want to make $100,000 a year as a teacher, here’s where you should apply
The $100,000 salary is being offered at a Detroit charter school to increase the number of certified teachers and improve student outcomes.
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Michigan college enrollment decline among worst in the nation
Michigan and the rest of the country suffered enrollment declines during the pandemic. But new data shows the state is recovering slower than just about any other state, presenting a challenge to Michigan’s economic growth.