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Taking turns during a conversation with others. Staying on topic during classroom discussions. Expressing themselves and representing their ideas,…

It's 16 seconds of condensed, unadulterated joy. The boy stands on a bench, as hockey player Jordin Tootoo approaches, headed for the locker room.…

Two years ago, Michigan raised taxes on the working poor. It was reported plenty at the time; it should be no surprise. If you want to be technical about…

There has been a lot of discussion over the past five months about school closures in Michigan. In January, we explored what the history of school…

Earning a college degree can create a pathway to a better job, higher wages and overall improved quality of life. Studies show that college graduates earn…

If you plan on sending your kid to full-time day care or preschool, you better start saving.That's because the average cost of child care in the U.S. now…

In the aftermath of the Great Recession the number of students living in poverty is continuing to increase. That is the key finding of seven years of data…

The White House released a summary last week detailing why trauma-informed schools are essential to student success.Specifically, it focused on the…

Nationwide, each school guidance counselor is responsible, on average, for about 500 students. Their job includes providing students with academic skills…

Today at at 3 p.m State of Opportunity is having a call in show on Michigan Radio. Tune in or stream it live. Our focus will be on structures and policies…