Help young readers? High school dropouts? What about building repairs? Experts weigh in on how Michigan schools should use federal funds.
Talent & Education
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 child care providers left in lurch as lawmakers go on vacation
Lawmakers went on summer break before allocating $1.4 billion in federal COVID aid for child care. That’s left some worrying about making payroll.
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Michigan’s top doc urges schools to require facemasks in the fall
State officials issued guidance Friday recommending students mask-up in school in the fall. That’ll be a hard sell to schools and students.
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Michigan legislation would de-emphasize SAT scores to boost college access
Bills to remove SAT scores from student transcripts in Michigan could help shrink the importance of the college entrance exam.
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U-M expands free tuition program to its Dearborn, Flint campuses
Lower-income students at U-M’s Flint and Dearborn campuses can enroll this fall without paying tuition through the Go Blue Guarantee. But they must meet a GPA threshold not required of incoming “Go Blue” students in Ann Arbor.
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What we know about the University of Michigan sports sexual assault scandal
The investigation into sports department physician Robert Anderson’s alleged sexual misconduct raises questions about how much U-M officials, including the school’s iconic football coach, knew about the doctor’s behavior.
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Michigan schools revolt, won’t flunk struggling third-grade readers
The families of almost 3,500 Michigan third-graders received letters recommending they be held back in grade because they scored poorly on a reading test. The actual number who flunk is likely to be much less than that.
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Homeless students expelled four times more than others in Michigan schools
Already struggling with stability outside of school, the homeless and formerly homeless face disciplinary action more than their classmates in Michigan schools.
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Detroit schools found a way to attract teachers: Pay them more
Detroit schools were once a tough sell. But by boosting starting pay above $50,000 and offering $15,000 bonuses for special education teachers, the city is attracting educators even during a statewide teacher shortage.
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Michigan’s teacher of the year looks for silver linings as COVID fades
Even in a tough year in Michigan’s classrooms, there are lessons to be learned, says the newly crowned teacher of the year.