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Does extra school funding actually help students in the long run? New study says yes.
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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We Live Here: A neighborhood school on the brink of closure
(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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We Live Here: What happens to students when failing schools close?
The fates of neighborhoods and schools are intimately intertwined. That's especially true in high-poverty areas like Detroit. You can see those fates…
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Gifted students can be shortchanged by not skipping a grade
It seemed like skipping students ahead a grade level or putting them in split-grade classes were common strategies to keep advanced students engaged when…
He said he would go after "bad hombres." This order allows him to go after soccer moms.
For the past several days, there have been many, many stories about President Trump’s actions on refugee policy, and his administration’s travel ban for…
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Students build understanding between peers in diversifying school district
Education in America remains deeply segregated.But at the same time, there are more students of color than ever before. In 2014, for the first time,…
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Have free time this weekend? Check out these recommendations.
As the week winds down, many of us are looking forward to a little rest and relaxation. I thought I'd share some recommended reading – and listening – for…
Now that DeVos is confirmed, what's next for Michigan schools?
Michigan's own Betsy DeVos is now the most powerful education official in the nation. So what does that mean for Michigan? Let's start our story in…
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The FCC is slowing internet subsidies for low-income Americans
The Federal Communications Commission is telling nine network service providers they won't be able to participate in a federal program designed to provide…
Take a look back at a busy week in education news
From a new U.S. education secretary to conversations about school closures, it has been a busy week in education news. As we head into the weekend, let's…
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