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Are Michigan Schools Ready to Adopt a Four-Day Week?
Is your family ready to embrace a four-day school week? Although it's a fairly new concept, two school districts in Northern Michigan have already adopted it. According to the Associated Press, there are roughly 13,000 school districts in the United States. Two decades ago, there were only about 100 school districts in the US observing a four-day week. That number grew to 662 in 2019 and currently stands at close to 900 districts nationwide.
State superintendent calls on Michigan lawmakers to pass supplemental budget
(CBS DETROIT) — In recent years, Michigan has invested heavily in building mental health resources in schools. However, the budget for the next fiscal year cuts some of that funding, a move state Superintendent Michael Rice says could stall some of that progress. "We were hoping to continue the momentum, to continue the growth. With the cut of this magnitude, $300 plus million dollars. That momentum will be stopped. It's not to suggest rollbacks. It's to suggest the inability to continue to build out and grow that helping professional workforce," Rice said. According to the Michigan Department of Education, mental health and safety...
Michigan Supreme Court ruling could close 1 in 5 restaurants, according to experts
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A statistic from the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association predicts that 1 in 5 restaurants are at risk of being shut down as a result of a recent Michigan Supreme Court Ruling. The ruling would eliminate Michigan's tip credit, and instead pay servers and bartenders a flat minimum wage.
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
TSA Warning Will Affect Labor Day Travelers In Michigan
This summer has been one of the busiest summers for traveling in Michigan history. With the upcoming holiday, it will only get worse. Labor Day is often the last chance for Michiganders to leave the area and take a vacation before their crazy family schedules gear up in the fall.
University of Michigan Researchers Make Breakthrough on Tick-Borne Allergy
The lone star tick is a tiny but troublesome pest. This summer these invasive pests have made their way into Michigan, bringing with them a serious health concern. Unlike other tick species which are primarily known for spreading Lyme disease, the lone star tick is notorious for triggering alpha-gal syndrome—a condition that causes an allergic reaction to red meat. As these ticks spread further north, their presence in Michigan has raised alarm, but researchers at the University of Michigan (UofM) may have found a way to mitigate the threat.
DIISD offers school choice program
KINGSFORD — The Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District, in cooperation with its constituent districts, will again offer a Schools of Choice program to public school students in Dickinson and Iron counties. The six public school districts in the area are participating in a cross-district program. Additionally, certain districts in the...
Study Says Michigan Believes Its Teachers Are Woefully Underpaid
Many people agree that teachers are one of the most underpaid positions in the entire workforce. Oftentimes they work well over 40 hours, pay out of pocket for classroom supplies, and handle 15-25 children per day. If you know a teacher, you know it's exhaustive work. Unfortunately, in most situations,...
A Ranch Dressing Spill Causes The Most Michigan Road Closure Possible
If there's one thing Michiganders love, it's ranch dressing. Some people put that special condiment on everything. Salad, pizza, chicken wings, french fries, heck, I bet people would go swimming in the stuff if they had the chance. Ranch is one of the food's best friends. Apparently, asphalt and Ranch have begun speaking too. Confused? I bet.
Swan Boat Club crash pre-trial • Trump Michigan visit investigation • No charges in baby's fentanyl death
FRIDAY NEWS HIT - The defense is expected to call its final witness today as the trial stemming from the 2014 death of McKenzie Cochran at Northland Mall continues. Closing arguments could also come today. John Seiberling, Gaven King, and Aaron Maree were charged with involuntary manslaughter after the 2014...
Gretchen Whitmer makes the case for Harris: ‘She knows us’
CHICAGO — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) said Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is looking out for everyday people in a prime-time speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday. “She’s lived a life like ours. She knows us. Donald Trump doesn’t know you at all,” Whitmer said. “Do you think he understands when your car […]
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