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Why do most schools start before Labor Day? Several reasons
Multiple districts — A top of mind question for many at the start of the 2024-25 school year: If the state mandates schools to start after Labor Day, why are so many starting before then, and so early?. It is true that in 2005, the Michigan Legislature passed a...
As childhood vaccination rates drop, health officials urge parents to get their kids immunized
With childhood vaccination rates in Michigan on a downward trajectory, state public health officials are stepping up to urge parents to get their children caught up on vaccinations prior to returning to classes this fall. “Parents should know their child’s risk going into the new school year. We’re seeing some of the lowest vaccination rates […]
Big humidity reduction coming, but are we done with the muggys ‘til next summer?
If you are ready for the humidity to go way down you are going to be very happy very soon. We also have to look at the calendar and wonder if our muggy days are over for the season. We have a series of two cold fronts set to move...
Michigan 2024 education progress mixed
(The Center Square) – New data released from Michigan's Department of Education reveals mixed student progress in 2024, with some grades scoring higher on standardized tests than last year and others performing their lowest in years. Math, English language arts and science scores were gathered through the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress, or M-STEP, for grades three through seven, while scores for older students came from PSAT and SAT results. ...
Marginal risk for severe weather tomorrow
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Dry conditions will continue as we move throughout the rest of the day, with cloud cover slowly decreasing across Mid-Michigan. We are watching a system to our west, which will bring an additional round of rain and potentially strong to severe storms to our area tomorrow afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center […]
Report: Michigan No. 7 for Lakefront Home Listings, Strong Market Overall
As the U.S. housing market contends with an unofficial recession and the impact of the NAR (National Association of Realtors) commission lawsuit settlement, the lake real estate market is showing […] The post Report: Michigan No. 7 for Lakefront Home Listings, Strong Market Overall appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Dolly Parton is Sending Free Books to Children in Michigan + Others
You may have heard of Dolly Parton's free book program and wondered if there's a catch. There is no catch. The Queen of Nashville gives out millions of free books to Michigan children and kids nationwide every month. How Did Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Come About?. Dolly Parton grew up...
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