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As Michigan scrambles to improve literacy, school librarians are losing their jobs

July 9, 2025 Astrid Code in

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Most Michigan schools don’t have a full-time librarian. They’re required in Mississippi, where reading scores are higher.

Violence hasn’t disturbed guns’ role in state culture

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Leaders in high-retention districts make no apologies for kindergarten repeats

March 27, 2013 Ron French in

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Michigan’s 13,000 ‘redshirt’ kindergartners

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See how your school ranks on kindergarten repeats

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How often does your school hold back kindergartners?

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Education reform report will highlight ‘Issues & Ale’ event in Ferndale tonight

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Auto rates drive Detroit voters into hiding

March 21, 2013 Nancy Derringer in

Michigan Government

Detroiters pay more for auto insurance, but how much more?

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‘Issues & Ale’ series focuses on Center’s public education report

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Bridge’s preschool package wins national reporting award

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School experts, parents will review K-12 report in televised townhall

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Education reform is theme of TV forum for Southeast Michigan

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