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Black students are more likely to graduate if they have at least one black teacher
Who did you most admire when you were a kid? Maybe it was your parent. Or a teacher. Or your favorite TV or movie star.Role models, both positive and…
"We're going to be separated from my dad." A family's final days together before deportation
President Donald Trump said he wanted to go after “bad hombres,” but his immigration policies affect more than just those who are here and have committed…
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Delayed kindergarten offers short-term benefits, study suggests
My husband and I will be sending our youngest daughter off to kindergarten this fall. I must admit, I'm nervous, but she turns five in July and we feel…
Detroit charter fights to maintain diversity as school gets whiter, wealthier
Charter schools are public schools, which means they’re supposed to educate any kid that walks in the door.But a new bill making its way through the…
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New laws aim to end 'lunch shaming' for students without lunch money
In the past few years, you may have heard the term "lunch shaming" being thrown around. It's basically the practice of penalizing students who don't have…
From traffic stops to affordable housing: 5 stories you may have missed this week
1. How poverty changes the brain | The AtlanticWe know living in poverty can have physical effects, like increased risk for asthma, obesity and hunger.…
Pushed Out: A documentary on housing in Grand Rapids
Don Norman settles into his chair, and pulls his blanket up to his chest. On the TV, Dick Van Dyke is about to solve a murder.The room is warm, shades…
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A guide for parents involved in Michigan's child welfare system
As a parent, you want your kids to grow and develop into successful adults. Providing a stable and safe home is an important part of doing that.But…
Here are 6 tips for sending your kid to school for the first time
We've already reached the middle of July and this summer seems to be flying by.Many stores already have pens, pencils, and notebooks prominently…
A brief history of America changing its mind (again and again) on immigration
Right now, somewhere around 11 million people are living "illegal" lives in the United States. That's close to one out of every 30 people in this country,…
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