There is not a single person in Ann Arbor who will not be impacted by federal funding cuts to the university. This is set to happen across our state and our country, triggering recession or worse.
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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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Opinion | Aspiration to opportunity: Increasing access for every Michigan student
A mandate that every student gets exposure to rigorous postsecondary-focused classes and experiences cuts through any excuses as to why they don’t have access in the first place.
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Opinion | A legislative agenda for improved Michigan public education
The Michigan Department of Education’s most important legislative priorities for 2025 include more in-person instruction time for students, increased funding, expansion of career and technical education and boosting the number of certified teachers in areas of shortage.
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Opinion | International student retention closes the talent gap in Michigan
Let’s assemble Michigan’s championship team: New research on international student retention shows significant talent opportunities for the state.
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Opinion | Higher ed enrollment trend a positive sign for Michigan’s future
Fall enrollment figures boost confidence in our state’s ability to produce the talent pipeline needed to power Michigan’s economy forward.
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Opinion | New 'Reading for All' law will decode reading for Michigan kids
Getting here took a dedicated effort from lawmakers, teachers, advocates, parents and students who worked together.
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Opinion | Understanding school safety in Michigan: How can we keep schools safe?
By listening to the needs of school-based personnel in our state, we can work collectively to develop strategies that support positive youth development and ensure students concentrate on learning.
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Opinion | Education pork projects or fighting for scraps?
While we applaud the past two years of increased investments in schools, Michigan still has a long way to go.
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Opinion | Is M-STEP a college killer?
Changes to M-STEP would streamline the assessment process, add to the relevance of the remaining testing tools, and remove impediments Michigan students have to higher education.