The pandemic exacerbated a slow-burning mental health crisis in Michigan’s schools. Whitmer wants to open 40 centers to help. Advocates say that’s not enough.
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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 private school enrollment spikes amid discontent over pandemic rules
Some public schools are reporting double-digit declines, as certainty over in-person classes fuels increases in private school enrollment. Homeschooling also is up.
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Is federal COVID cash enough to solve Michigan school mental health crisis?
An unprecedented $6 billion in federal COVID relief money has come to Michigan to help schools, with mental-health support one of its pillars. It’s a lot of money, but young students will need a lot of help.
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Two Michigan educators exiting this month, many others may soon follow
The educators, a wife and husband, say staying in a field they love became “unsustainable.” Their frustration and disillusionment is reflected in recent teacher surveys, which show roughly 1-in-5 Michigan teachers are thinking about leaving.
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Angry Up North: scars linger after Michigan school mask mandates end
Fissures over COVID safety protections in schools have left a region divided and sent a veteran health officer packing.
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Michigan State University to relax COVID-19 mask mandate
Michigan State University announced Thursday that it will soon allow students and staff to be unmasked in many indoor settings. There are exceptions including in classrooms and in healthcare facilities.
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Michigan Republicans pitch student grants up to $1,500 for learning loss
If approved, parents could choose their children’s tutoring, software, or other education support from a “marketplace” of education vendors to help boost their education following the disruption of COVID-19.
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Michigan 4-year graduation rates dropped during the pandemic
Graduation rates in Michigan dipped for the first time in recent years.
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Judge calls Michigan State University’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate ‘rational’
A lawsuit challenging the university’s rule that students and staff must be vaccinated was dismissed Wednesday in federal court. The plaintiffs vow to appeal.
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Lipstick, smiles, anxiety on a Michigan school’s first mask-optional day
An elementary school principal tries to set a respectful tone as students and families return to class for the first time in a long time without the requirement of wearing a mask.