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(Support trusted journalism like this in Michigan. Give what you can here.)Over the last 15 years, cities across the country have faced wave after wave of…
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Poor kids in Michigan, and across the country, do worse in school than their wealthier peers.That’s particularly true for kids attending schools where…
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Today is Inauguration Day and President Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.As Barack Obama leaves office, we're…
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There have been lots and lots of studies on whether additional funding for schools really leads to better outcomes for kids. And, for a long time, some of…
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Participating in school sports is a great way for children to stay healthy. But the benefits go far beyond that. Kids who participate in sports have…
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Most of us here in Michigan started our week digging out from the first widespread snowstorm of the season. And many kids across the state enjoyed their…
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Earlier this week I told you about school districts that are hiring virtual teachers to fix teacher shortages.Not having enough teachers to fill…
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I met Jamie Rykse a couple months ago, to talk about juvenile justice reform in Michigan. When she was 17, she was convicted of home invasion and sent to…
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America needs teachers. The country is facing its first major teacher shortage since the 1990s, according to The Washington Post.Enrollment in teacher…
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Nationwide, each school guidance counselor is responsible, on average, for about 500 students. Their job includes providing students with academic skills…