The medical director of a health department on Michigan’s Thumb is bucking a decades-long trend in public health leadership. Not all are thrilled.
Michigan K-12 schools
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Michigan bill would require schools to teach water safety in gym class
A bill would make water safety instruction part of the PE curriculum. Advocates say schools play a vital role in keeping children and teens safe in and around water.
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Opinion | Graduation rates rise while student achievement flatlines
Rising graduation rates coupled with declining achievement should raise the question: Are public schools lowering their standards for measuring student success?
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Opinion | Michigan can protect children, families from immigration enforcement excesses
Michigan needs state laws so that we’re not at the mercy of federal decisions and shifting tides. The time is now.
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Opinion | Michigan school funding needs to be predictable and weighted
Instead of picking winners and losers based on political favors, we should fund students based on their needs
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Gretchen Whitmer wants to boost literacy in Michigan. Here’s what to know
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling for several programs to improve educational performance in Michigan. Here’s a breakdown of what’s been done so far.
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Gretchen Whitmer’s last State of the State: Literacy, legacy and a Trump thank you
In her final annual address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out plans to create a new affordable housing tax credit and limit medical debt. She also thanked President Donald Trump for a commitment to Selfridge.
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Report: Michigan lags in preparing students for mental health careers
Michigan is tied for the fewest behavioral health vocational training programs in the nation, contributing to a school mental health workforce shortage.
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Hey, Gov. Whitmer: Here’s what Michigan says is real State of the State
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will discuss the State of the State on Wednesday. Here are what the facts — and Bridge readers — say.
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Michigan school board member calls for fed probe over ‘indoctrination’ claims
A Republican State Board of Education member claims the agency is prioritizing sexual politics over test scores.