Schools
Fixing Michigan’s teacher shortage isn’t just about getting more recruits
Fixing Michigan’s teacher shortage isn’t just about getting more recruits The teacher shortage in Michigan is severe, with nearly 500 school districts reporting teaching vacancies in the fall of 2023, exceeding the national average. The shortage is attributed to low pay, heavy workloads, and a lack of ongoing professional support, as well as the COVID-19 […]
📚 Education
More than 50% of Detroit students regularly miss class – and schools alone can’t solve the problem
More than 50% of Detroit students regularly miss class – and schools alone can’t solve the problem Detroit’s K-12 students miss class at an alarming rate, with over 50% of students regularly absent, making schools alone unable to solve the problem. Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing 10% or more school days, has become a persistent […]
📰 News
Trump seeks to reshape how schools discipline students
Trump seeks to reshape how schools discipline students The Trump administration has issued an executive order suggesting that schools have been using racially discriminatory discipline policies, aiming to reverse federal guidance aimed at reducing racial disparities in school discipline. The new executive order calls for the secretary of education to develop new school discipline guidance, […]
🏛️ Politics