Schools in Michigan and nationwide have turned to ‘grow your own’ programs like Talent Together in recent years to develop a talent pipeline.
Michigan K-12 schools
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Opinion | Volunteering: A journey of purpose, growth and connection
By embracing volunteerism, we can play a vital role in bringing these global goals to life, creating a sustainable and inclusive world.
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Facing deadline to end DEI, Michigan schools ask crucial question: What is DEI?
What is DEI? Leaders say it depends who you ask. But federal funding to schools could be on the line.
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Gretchen Whitmer wants to limit cellphones in Michigan schools, tax vapes
Michigan governor will use her State of the State address to propose limits on cellphone use in schools ‘to improve student mental health and outcomes.’
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Michigan municipalities getting nearly $100 million from marijuana tax
Almost $100 million will be distributed to 302 Michigan municipalities, including cities and tribes, from the state’s marijuana tax revenue to fund local projects like schools and roads.
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Michigan high school graduation rates reach new high
Michigan leaders cite several reasons for the increase: opportunities to make up class credit, career and tech classes that students enjoy and more.
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Michigan standing by DEI in schools despite Trump threat to pull US funding
The Trump administration is warning schools that DEI efforts could violate the law and cause them to lose federal funding.
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Michigan public K-12 school enrollment falls again
The decline is less than recent years, but continues a pattern from the pandemic. Among the factors: birth rates and private schools.
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Whitmer: Michigan schools should tell parents about poor curriculum, testing
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s education budget proposal for the 2025-26 school year would require elementary schools to notify parents if they are using a high-quality curriculum to teach students.
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Michigan transgender youths to continue high school sports, despite Trump order
The Michigan High School Athletic Association is not planning to immediately change a policy that allows two students to compete. The NCAA will comply with Trump’s order barring transgender athletes from women’s sports.