Michigan’s newest US Senator is urging her party to take a new approach to President Donald Trump and refocus on middle class voters.
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Opinion | Don’t let TikTok be your child’s only sex ed teacher
We know that some elected officials still worry that comprehensive sex education is not popular with constituents. This is untrue. It is long past time to update Michigan’s sex and health education standards.
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Opinion | 2024 Teacher of Year: Michigan doesn’t have to keep losing educators
The state has acted to attract more new teachers. Now we must take steps to improve retention.
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Opinion | Focusing on student well-being must be daily routine in Michigan schools
If Michigan students are to receive the support they need, we must invest in student mental health more intentionally.
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Michigan Teacher of the Year helps alternative students find success
While Corey Rosser’s students may have struggled with the traditional format of schooling, at Quest High School, he’s pushing them to new limits.
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Kalamazoo learns even free tuition isn’t enough to get kids into college
Twenty years into the Kalamazoo Promise scholarship program, officials say they’re having to work harder to help kids succeed and even graduate from high school.
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As Michigan scores fall, state superintendent blames local control ‘run amok’
Michigan lawmakers are questioning if the state is doing enough to ensure students are reading on grade level. State Superintendent Michael Rice says changes from two laws passed last year will help.
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Michigan school districts are shrinking. None want to consolidate. Why not?
In Michigan, birth rates are declining and schools of choice options are increasing. School district leaders say they are trying to attract more students. But consolidation remains unpopular.
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Mike Duggan's pitch for Michigan schools: Fix reading, fire failing principals
The Detroit mayor and 2026 independent gubernatorial candidate says ‘partisan turmoil’ is holding back Michigan and failing school children across the state.
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New housing, old school debates: 6 takeaways from Mackinac Policy Conference
Michigan political and business leaders are adjusting to island life at the annual Mackinac Policy Conference. Here’s what to know about the first full day.