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Opinion: Putting new money into failing districts is ‘fiscal folly’

Guest author Tom Watkins says we are past the point where incremental changes to our schools are sufficient. More
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Small district, big plans

N.I.C.E. Community Schools was named a ‘Project ReImagine’ school district in 2009. Here’s an update on their 11-point reform plan. More

Two languages, two cultures, one global citizen

Ted Delphia wants to open a public charter school where Japanese and American students learn with and from each other. More

‘No Excuses’ at Dove Academy

College is the new norm at this elementary school. More

Private schools cope with weak economy

Private and parochial schools are looking beyond the tuition model as a way to generate revenue. More

Should all charter teachers be in state pension plan?

As state lawmakers discuss changes in teacher retirement benefits, one idea in the mix would add all charter teachers to the system. More

Spend less? Tax more? System overhaul?

School officials heard from all sides of the education funding debate in an ‘Education Summit’ at Saginaw Valley State University recently. More
Review

Opinion: ‘Common Core’ Push Wrong to the Core

A standardized, centralized education system will not help students. More

Opinion: Michigan’s ‘alternative’ certification won’t improve teacher talent pool

Our guest author says that Michigan’s new route to teacher certification relies too heavily on old practices. More

Teacher certification tests don’t get the job done

Guest author Ryan McCarl says that the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification does little to pinpoint the best teacher candidates. More

Too Expensive For Michigan

Our schools pay far more than average for health insurance. More

More or less

Length of school year doesn’t predict achievement. More

Pool Party

Health pool a step forward. More

‘Dangerous’ to whom?

Behind rhetoric, privatization saves money. More

The ‘me’ in MEA

Pension proposal is expensive and does not help students. More
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