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A Michigan library lives the "it takes a village" idea
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Do Michigan's charter school rules need big changes, or just more tweaks?
What will it take to fix Michigan's charter school laws? The rules governing charter schools in Michigan were first put into place a little over two…
State of Opportunity special: The effect of violence on kids
We sometimes think of violence as contained in certain communities, but violence is present in the lives of an estimated 60 percent of kids.The effects of…
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MI curious answer: Why don't the courts step in on school funding in Michigan?
Kara Gavin wanted to know the answer to this question, "Why does the law allow such persistent disparity in school district funding? Could civil rights…
Infowire: Getting high-quality mental health care for kids in Michigan depends on where you live
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Rethinking mentorship: Let the kid find you instead of the other way around
Mentors make a big difference in kids lives, according to an abundance of personal success stories and lots of research. Programs like Big Brothers Big…
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