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May 27, 2021
An amendment to the Read before Grade Three law could impact fourth graders next school year.
The bill, currently under consideration in the State Senate, would pause the state’s retention requirement this year due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and extend it to next year’s third and fourth graders.
“In the midst of a pandemic and a struggling economy, adding another stressor to our students and families doesn’t seem very reasonable,” said Buckley Community Schools Superintendent and Elementary Principal Jessica Harrand.
Read by Grade Three was a law put in place in 2016 to flag students who were reading below their grade level. If they’re flagged, they must repeat the third grade. This proposed amendment would mean the same for fourth graders.
cbleck@miningjournal.net
MARQUETTE It’s business as usual, at least for the time being, for area school districts.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday recommended a two-week suspension of in-person high school classes, all youth sports and indoor restaurant dining as a result of the statewide surge in COVID-19 cases.
In an online message to parents and guardians in the school district, MAPS Superintendent Bill Saunders said he has decided to keep Marquette Senior High School open for face-to-face education and continue with athletic participation until data indicates this is unsafe.
Saunders indicated the announcement came with little warning and didn’t allow much time to communicate with families. However, he acknowledged consulting with area school superintendents, the MAPS Board of Education and the Marquette County Health Department.
rspitza@miningjournal.net
MARQUETTE As large public gatherings for the coming year remain uncertain, the Marquette Downtown Development Authority plans to move forward with its traditional lineup of spring and summer events, with modifications to protect the public and event vendors from contracting COVID-19.
Restaurant Week is the first event, slated to take place April 11-17, providing a great opportunity to support downtown restaurants in turbulent times. Restaurants that would like to participate in the weeklong event can register through March 17. Although restaurants are allowed to open at 25% capacity, the DDA strongly encourages ordering takeout during Restaurant Week. A complete lineup of participating restaurants and menus for Restaurant Week will be released in late March.
Dec 15, 2020
ALPENA Arts, education, human services and literacy programs are just some of the areas touched by the most recent round of grants from the Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council. The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Board of Trustees recently approved $26,480 in a new round of youth-related NEMYAC grants covering a four-county area that includes Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency and Presque Isle Counties.
New NEMYAC Grants are:
1. Alcona Community Schools received $2,500 to support the Alcona Middle/High School Outdoor Classroom and Learning Space Development project;
2. Alpena County George N Fletcher Public Library received $1,000 to support the 2021 Teen and Twin Book Club Series;