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EAST LANSING, MI; May 28, 2021 In Michigan, a literacy crisis has unfolded in the educational system. Does every child deserve the right to read?
Right to Read, a new documentary from WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University, presents the moving story of Michigan families attempting to secure the right to read for their children. Faced with challenging circumstances like social inequity, Michigan s Read by Grade Three law, and limited access to books parents, educators and experts weigh in on how to solve the literacy crisis in Michigan. Their goal? To encourage the joy of reading and promote childhood literacy at home.
Eastern Michigan University student creates nonprofit advocating for mental health awareness
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Eastern Michigan University Student Hannah Palmer has created a nonprofit organization called The Sunflower Project to help those struggling with their mental health.Hannah Palmer
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YPSILANTI, MI An Eastern Michigan University student has created a nonprofit to help others like her who are experiencing mental health challenges.
Hannah Palmer said she’s struggled with her mental health since she was a teenager, and even attempted suicide in the past. Now, she hopes The Sunflower Project can help those going through the same experience.
A lot of Michigan students won’t be taking the standardized tests, which are given in grades 3-8 and 11. Because of the pandemic, many families are being given an option by districts to take the normally mandatory test, or just say no.
The result will not only mean far fewer test-takers, but far less useful data emerging from the scores.
Districts are in the midst of testing, with makeup dates available through early May. It will be weeks before there is a clear picture of how many took the tests, but school officials who spoke to Bridge Michigan said they anticipate a large dropoff from the about 700,000 who took the tests in 2019.