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Michigan school tutoring funds not likely until spring state officials say

Michigan’s record education budget includes $150 million set aside for tutoring to help students recover from pandemic learning loss. But the state’s strict approval process means a wait until possibly March for the money. ....

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Record-breaking school aid budget ignores proven ways of improving student achievement

Teachers are key, but lawmakers favor seniority rules over teacher quality ....

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Detroit public schools receive nearly $3M to add 12 new health centers

Detroit Public School Community District will receive $2.76 million from the Ballmer group to help launch 12 health centers in high schools. ....

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Detroit school board approves 2023-24 budget that cuts 300 jobs

The end of federal COVID relief aid prompts belt-tightening to account for declining enrollment, but Vitti says few employees will face forced layoffs. ....

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How Michigan punishes its poorest families for their students' low attendance

Hundreds of families lost a cash benefit last year because their children were often absent from school. That could make attendance issues worse. ....

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