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

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

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Gun bill questions go unanswered

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Snyder veto sought on gun-zone changes

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Lansing mom bumps up against preschool rules

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Michigan can teach plenty more preschoolers

October 4, 2012 Ron French in

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With state funding stuck, communities go DIY on preschool

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Key senator says state must make long-term commitment to preschool funding

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Business boosts ambitious pre-K expansion plans in Michigan

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Encourage lawmakers to take action on preschool funding gaps

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Picking winners, losers in preschool

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Grand Rapids preschool effort strained by budget trends

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Preschool's great, if you can get there

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