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Big storms used to mean snowball fights, not school. But remote technology has made it easier for schools to keep teaching in the pandemic. Educators say there are still kinks to figure out before snow days vanish.
The Michigan Senate is negotiating changes to House approved ethics reforms and considering tighter rules for political funds in the wake of sexual and financial allegations against former House Speaker Lee Chatfield.
The proposal is similar to bills introduced in at least a dozen other states, and comes in the wake of concern by some parents and conservative politicians that schools are teaching divisive lessons on race and other issues.
Some districts used up all their allowed closure days for COVID, staff shortages and school shooting threats. Students will still get snow days, but they may have to attend classes longer in June.
The former U.S. education secretary is throwing her riches behind a petition drive to create a tax credit scholarship program in Michigan that critics contend will undermine public education.
Nine candidates received cash from the former president’s PAC. All exceeded contribution limits, while some beneficiaries say they didn’t even get the money.
Michigan’s two health care giants have partnered, and that could mean big savings for the new system. The question is whether savings will be passed to the consumer. Recent studies give reason to be skeptical.
A law already allows bus drivers to serve as substitute teachers. Now, lawmakers are considering allowing uncertified education majors to teach for a full year. ‘We need to do something,’ sponsor says.
