Once at the bottom, Mississippi has made massive strides teaching children to read. They’ve got literacy coaches, a high-stakes third grade test and lots of teacher training. What can Michigan learn from the Magnolia state?
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Improving Michigan education: Full responses from major gubernatorial candidates
Bridge Michigan asked each major candidate for governor two questions: What are at least two things you believe are causes for poor academic performance in Michigan schools? How would you improve early literacy in Michigan that is different from what is now being done? Here are their full, unedited responses. List at least two things […]
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Crypto mines a noisy nuisance to some. Should Michigan regulate them?
Pending legislation would make it easier to build crypto mines in Michigan. One Upper Peninsula community knows the mines don’t always make good neighbors.
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Opinion | Smartphones don’t belong in schools
Michigan should enact a ban like New York state’s: no smartphones at school from bell-to-bell. We shouldn’t ask our children to resist technology that’s so addictive many adults can’t pull themselves away.
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Michigan lawmaker wants a cursive comeback
A recently reintroduced bill in the Michigan House would encourage cursive instruction in public schools.
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As Michigan scrambles to improve literacy, school librarians are losing their jobs
Most Michigan schools don’t have a full-time librarian. They’re required in Mississippi, where reading scores are higher.
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Opinion | What Michigan needs in its next superintendent of public instruction
This is one of the most consequential decisions Michigan’s State Board of Education will make in a decade. We urge the board to select a leader who is bold, transparent, and unwavering in their commitment to the children who have for too long been overlooked.
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Trump admin withholds more than $156M for Michigan school programs, educator training
The federal government is withholding more than $6 billion in education grants — including more than $156 million for Michigan — to ensure they align with President Donald Trump’s priorities
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No deal: In blow to schools, Michigan’s divided Legislature misses budget deadline
Michigan law required lawmakers to finalize a state budget by July 1. They didn’t. That’s bad news for schools, who are making their own spending decisions without knowing how much money they’ll get from the state.
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Opinion | Michigan lawmakers should take time to craft the best school aid deal
Getting a good deal is more important than a fast deal for our Michigan children in the upcoming state budget.