Budgets are a reflection of priorities. In Michigan, it is clear our priorities are to support our kids, support our workforce, and use our resources to address current needs with an eye toward the future.
Michigan school opinions
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Opinion | Michigan community colleges need funding for mental health services
It is time to level the playing field and ensure community college students are receiving the mental health resources and support they need.
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Opinion | It’s time — past time — to focus on mental health in Michigan schools
Creating a student-centered school where mental health comes first can go a long way to making the most of our children’s education.
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Opinion | What is Michigan’s Legislature doing to prevent another Oxford?
Schools should be safe places in which children learn, socialize, and grow. It is time for the Michigan legislature to heed the call of Michiganders on the issue of common sense gun reform.
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Opinion | 3 in 10 Michigan kids aren’t fully vaccinated. That must change
With where immunization rates currently stand, it’s not a question of if an outbreak will occur, but when.
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Opinion | It’s time for Michigan schools to double-down on accessibility
When students with disabilities are unable to engage with content being used in the classroom, they miss out on enriching educational experiences and their fellow students miss out on their peers’ valuable contributions to classroom discussions and activities.
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Opinion | Michigan should learn from past — school consolidation isn’t easy
School consolidation is not simply a matter of saving money. It requires local dialogue and negotiation to gain public support.
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Opinion | Bipartisan school budget is a win for Michigan students, parents
Every kid deserves to feel safe and supported in school, and I am proud that we have come together to deliver a budget that gives every kid an opportunity to succeed.
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Opinion | U.S. Authors Guild defends Michigan library defunded over LGBT books
If we allow a small but vocal group of people to dictate to the rest of us what we should read, view, or say, particularly when they use scare tactics and intimidation to get what they want, it will be a death knell for our free society.
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Opinion | A big boost in special education funding does not mean more services
If policymakers really wanted new special ed funds to help students with special needs, they could have required schools to use the dollars to supplement their special education budgets.