Democrats could breathe new life into the effort when they take control of the Legislature in January, but the path forward may be complicated by other legislative priorities. The bills include universal screening for K-3 students, specialized instruction and teacher training.
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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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How should Michigan fund school transportation? A new report offers a blueprint.
Michigan has no funding stream specifically for school transportation. A new report proposes to create one with a formula based on districts’ student density.
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Michigan school leaders pitch new path to solve teacher shortage
Regional superintendents across the state propose a new, more flexible path for certifying teachers. The plan includes getting future teachers in classrooms earlier in their education and paying them as they teach.
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Black, poor students held back at higher rates under Michigan reading law
Michigan’s Read by Grade 3 law requires struggling third-grade readers be held back, but exemptions meant only 545 students were held back this year. Struggling readers who were Black or low-income were far more likely to repeat third grade white, more affluent readers who struggled.
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Michigan schools race to increase safety through high tech, mental health
Michigan superintendents are trying to balance physical technology to secure schools, with building stronger mental health supports for students. They say school safety continues to be something they want to improve.
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Michigan school turnaround program adds more districts
Help is on the way for more of Michigan’s lowest performing districts, which qualify for extra support and funding through a state partnership program.
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Michigan State condenses teacher preparation program from five years to four
The truncated MSU teacher preparation program will save students $16,700 in tuition and get them into teaching jobs faster.
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After bruising Michigan election, what is Betsy DeVos’ education priority?
Over a decade of Republican dominance in Michigan, perhaps no individual shaped Michigan school policy as much as DeVos. Democrats now hope to undo her work.
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State wants $10,620 to make public how Michigan schools spend COVID cash
Michigan education officials received the public records request in May seeking data on how local districts plan to spend $6.2 billion in federal relief funds. The state says it would take 300 — no, 807 — hours to vet the records before releasing them.
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Lame Duck? Michigan session could be super lame this year
Dyslexia, coding and WorkKeys bills are among the few that lawmakers could take up in final weeks.