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Talent & Education
To prosper, Michigan must be a more educated place. Bridge will explore the challenges in education and identify policies and initiatives that address them.
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EMU offers women a chance to earn bachelor’s degrees in prison
The 12 women who earned bachelor’s degrees at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility in September participated in the largest graduation so far by the Michigan Department of Corrections.
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Michigan inmates learn commercial truck driving, other trades from behind bars
Michigan is a national leader in education programs for the incarcerated. Commercial truck driving, cosmetology, manufacturing and business programs are popular with inmates, with more offerings on the horizon.
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Priced out, students in Kalamazoo struggle to stay housed
Kalamazoo is struggling to meet the housing demands of its growing student population. From rising rent, poor-quality options, to long commutes, affordable housing has become one of the most pressing challenges facing local college students.
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Benton Harbor turns to virtual teachers amid shortage. Parents aren’t happy
All kids deserve a certified teacher, even if they are remote, Benton Harbor officials say. Some disagree.
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Eastern Michigan offers ‘big stress reliever’ for students: Help paying off loans
The sticker price of college can be overwhelming. A new program at Eastern Michigan University aims to help students worry less about paying back student loans.
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Michigan districts appeal after judge upholds restrictions on safety funds
To get state funds for safety and mental health, school districts must agree to waive their attorney-client privileges and comply with any state investigation if a mass-casualty event occurs on campus — or opt out by Dec. 30.
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Should ABA therapists be allowed in Michigan schools to aid kids with autism?
Should private behavioral technicians be allowed in the public school setting to help students with disabilities? Parents and advocates say yes.
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Michigan spent $49M to send essential workers to college. Few chose to attend
Futures for Frontliners scholarship, launched during pandemic, is wrapping up with 6K graduates so far, 1 in 4 who enrolled, which is significantly below the national average
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Michigan rises from bottom in college financial aid with slate of new grants
Michigan awards millions of dollars in funding to help students of all ages earn a credential that’s more affordable. In the past five years the state has risen from near the bottom in aid for college students.