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Whitmer signs education budget with free community college after fight over pensions, mental health funds
FLINT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed a $23.4 billion education budget that will expand publicly funded preschool to more 4-year-olds and ensure recent high school graduates can get an associate’s degree or skills certificate from a community college tuition-free. “This is a huge deal,” the Democratic...
Flint students to receive free backpacks filled with school supplies
Flint, MI — Flint students will receive free backpacks with school supplies as part of Mike Morse Law Firm’s “Project Backpack” giveaway. Project Backpack will take place on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at G3500 Flushing Rd., Ste. 110, Flint, MI 48504, in the Mike Morse Law Firm parking lot.
Former Flint Community Schools leader awarded $609K settlement
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The former interim superintendent for Flint Community Schools has been awarded over $600,000 dollars in a court settlement. It marks the end of a legal battle for Anita Steward and individual members of the Flint Community School Board of Education. Steward was seeking a judgment for...
Lake Orion school board selects Heidi Mercer as new superintendent
LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education selected Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Heidi Mercer to be the district’s new superintendent. The 7-0 decision came on July 18 after the board completed five first-round interviews over the course of two evenings. Board members...
CMU and FSU GEAR UP take 50 students on an Upper Peninsula college tour
FLINT, Michigan — Last month, Central Michigan University (CMU) and Ferris State University’s (FSU) GEAR UP programs took 50 students from the International Academy of Flint, Flint Southwestern, Baldwin, Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, and Morley-Stanwood on a whirlwind trip across Michigan’s upper peninsula. From Monday, June 24, through...
Division 1 individual state high school champion wins Michigan Publinx State Match Play
Chalk up another major victory for South Lyon’s Julian Menser. After winning the Division 1 individual state golf championship for Detroit Catholic Central last month, Menser captured the Michigan Publinx State Match Play crown this week. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Recall filed against Mott Community College board member who opposed interim president’s appointment
FLINT, MI -- Mott Community College trustees on both sides of a controversial presidential appointment are now facing potential recalls. Proposed recall language targeting MCC Trustee Art Reyes was filed on Tuesday, July 23, with the Genesee County Clerk’s Office by Flint resident Angela Green-Harden. If you purchase a...
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