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Michigan Department of Education highlights improvements in teacher shortage
LANSING – During a State Board of Education meeting, Michigan Department of Education (MDE) officials shared that teacher shortages in hard-to-fill subjects and specialties have improved in recent years. MDE said that from the 2017-18 school year to 2023-24, certified early childhood teachers jumped 171%, certified math teachers – 60%, English as a second language/bilingual education teachers – 53%, science – 31%, and literacy-related teaching endorsements – 28%. In addition to attracting more teachers in general, MDE said prospective teachers from historically underrepresented populations have increased through scholarship and fellowship programs. The number of Black teachers has increased over 1,000 positions. The number Hispanic or Latino teachers has increased by over 200. ”Research shows that all students – particularly students of color – benefit socially, emotionally, and academically when their schools have a diverse teacher workforce,” said Dr. Michele Harmala, deputy superintendent, Educator Excellence, Career and Technical Education, Special Education, and Administrative Law for the MDE. “I’m pleased by the progress we’ve made in this area, but we still have a lot of work to do in having a teacher workforce that’s as diverse as the students in our classrooms.”
Ms. Senior Michigan 2024 finalist still surviving and thriving
Written by Tanya Terry, with photo provided by Deneatta Hunter,. Deneatta Hunter, 62, of Southfield, was a finalist in the Ms. Senior Michigan 2024, her first ever pageant – and she has an extraordinary story!. “My strengths are just being able to push forward and trusting in God to...
Swimmer dealt with dead GPS, hallucinations in failed Lake Michigan swim
Jim “The Shark” Dreyer, the 60-year-old Michigan man who attempted to swim across Lake Michigan last week, says he ultimately had to give up over “two double-A batteries.” He was changing batteries for his GPS when the new batteries went overboard.
Police warn parents about posting back-to-school photos on social media
Thousands of students across Michigan will be returning to school in the coming days. It’s a general exciting time as students head into another year with fresh challenges and new classes and teachers. It’s also a special time for parents who will be tempted to share first-day photos on...
Pharmacy Chain Shutting Down All Remaining Locations In Michigan
Many Michigan residents rely on their favorite pharmacy to fill necessary prescriptions or as a convenient way to grab medicine and other household items. However several chain pharmacies in Michigan have faced financial struggles, and more consumers moving to do business online has led to restructuring efforts to save them. One drugstore chain has announced that over 800 locations are closing, including all locations in Michigan.
Abandoned House Somewhere in the Michigan Woods, Up for Auction
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. To protect this empty, deserted piece of property back in the Michigan woods, the exact location is purposely eliminated – to discourage any trespassers and would-be vandals.
BEWARE: Cases Rising Of Severe And Deadly Superbug, MI Affected
As the summer season winds down in Michigan, there are signs that Fall will be here soon. Students head back to school and there's a tease of cooler temperatures. With the change in season comes more cases of illnesses as we spend more time indoors. And one severe and fatal illness is concerning health officials as cases rise affecting Michigan residents and the U.S.
Healthcare professionals see more COVID-19 patients, but also more immunity
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Data from the Michigan Department if Health and Human Services shows that COVID-19 cases have increased by around 50% between early July and early August, but numbers are still far below numbers from 2020-2022. Dr. Andrew Jameson, Section Chief of Infectious Diseases and the Specialty...
Value fashion retailer to open first Michigan location in September
An international retail chain is opening its first Michigan location this September. Primark, an Ireland-based fashion retailer, will open its newest store at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, Michigan on Thursday, September 12. The 36,600 square foot space will offer clothing, homewares and beauty products. “Entering the state...
Multiple Michigan political figures targeted by swatting calls
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan’s Secretary of State says she was a victim of back-to-back swatting calls. A crime that’s more than just a prank call, swatting — a false report of danger that leads to a large-scale police presence at a home or business — could be considered an act of terrorism.
Powerball numbers for Monday, Aug. 12, 2024: Ticket sold in Pennsylvania wins jackpot
The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Monday, Aug. 12 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $214 million ($106.4 million cash value). The largest winning Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Michigan was worth $842.4 million and sold in January at Food Castle in Grand Blanc. Powerball winning numbers ...
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