Some history teachers are using the contentious 1800 election and subsequent peaceful transition of power between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson as a segue to the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol.
Michigan K-12 schools
Posted inTalent & Education
Special education in Michigan: Three things to know
Navigating the state’s special education system can be tricky. Here’s what to know.
Posted inTalent & Education
Benton Harbor turns to virtual teachers amid shortage. Parents aren’t happy
All kids deserve a certified teacher, even if they are remote, Benton Harbor officials say. Some disagree.
Posted inTalent & Education
Should ABA therapists be allowed in Michigan schools to aid kids with autism?
Should private behavioral technicians be allowed in the public school setting to help students with disabilities? Parents and advocates say yes.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan spent $49M to send essential workers to college. Few chose to attend
Futures for Frontliners scholarship, launched during pandemic, is wrapping up with 6K graduates so far, 1 in 4 who enrolled, which is significantly below the national average
Posted inTalent & Education
Whitmer says solving literacy crisis in Michigan remains her ‘No. 1 priority’
Leaders from schools, businesses and government attended an event Monday where speakers called for action.
Posted inTalent & Education
New Michigan superintendent aims to raise test scores, collaborate with Whitmer
In a wide-ranging interview with Bridge, new State Superintendent Glenn Maleyko says the state is building momentum on literacy and should do more on funding.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan schools should disclose vaccination rates to parents, lawmakers say
The 11-bill package was introduced to strengthen the state’s authority amid shifting federal policies on childhood immunization.
Posted inTalent & Education
Rural Michigan broadband access to jump with $920M in fed funding
There are 22 counties — mostly in northern Michigan or the Upper Peninsula — where under 60% of homes have broadband access.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan needs to attract, retain more teachers of color, new report says
As Michigan schools continue trying to find highly qualified teachers and retain them, a new report highlights the need to ensure students experience being taught by teachers of color.