Tag: Michigan
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University of Michigan Appoints Santa Ono As Its President
This past Wednesday, the University of Michigan announced the appointment of its first Asian American president.
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Michigan has increased school funding for special education by $312 million
To address Michigan’s long-standing problem of underfunding special education, legislators enacted a substantial reform of the state’s special education funding model early on Friday.
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Teacher Passes Away While Trying To Save A Drowning Teen In Lake Michigan
At Lake Michigan, a father and educator who was hailed as modest and inspiring, was found dead after saving the life of a teenage girl.
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Michigan: A Proposed Bill Would Reward Teachers $1,000 To Mentor Student Teachers
As Michigan seeks to develop a system to attract and retain more teachers despite a continuing educator crisis, legislators have introduced a measure that would give teachers a $1,000 stipend for acting as a mentor to student teachers.
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A Bill To Support Dyslexic Students Has Been Passed By The Michigan Senate
In a bipartisan effort, the Michigan Senate has adopted a bill that will aid kids with dyslexia.
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Tequila In Kindergarten, Student Brings A Bottle And Shares It With Classmates
A teacher in Livonia, Michigan, intervened to stop a 12-year-old girl from drinking a bottle of Jose Cuervo mix containing 10% alcohol.
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Michigan Looks To Bring Back Retired Teachers, New Bill To Overcome Shortage
On Tuesday, a House subcommittee unanimously recommended approval of a measure that would allow retired education system personnel to return to work in schools after a year without losing their retirement benefits. They might return as substitutes, full-time teachers, bus drivers, library aids, or food service employees, for example.
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In Michigan, A New Bill Supports Teachings On Native American Boarding Schools
A proposed bill would amend Michigan’s school code to “strongly encourage” lessons on Native American boarding schools in Michigan classrooms.