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Report: Starting salaries for Michigan teachers ‘rank among the lowest in the nation’
A new report says teacher salaries in Michigan have lagged behind inflation over the past 20 years, creating a nearly $17,000 deficit in real wages. The report, “Teacher Compensation in Michigan: Recent Trends and Public Opinion,” is from Michigan State University’s Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC), and provides an overview of recent trends in teacher […] The post Report: Starting salaries for Michigan teachers ‘rank among the lowest in the nation’ appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Why is Michigan in the Eastern Time Zone and Not on Central Time?
It happens from time to time (pun fully intended) - you encounter someone from out of that just assumes Michigan is in the Central Time zone, and they seem puzzled when you set them straight. It hasn't always been this way. Did you know that the entire state of Michigan...
Lake Michigan’s ‘Curvy Highway’ May Be the Great Lakes Region Greatest Road Mystery
The shorelines of the Great Lakes have some fabled roads to ride. Drives like the Tunnel of Trees or Brockway Mountain Drive in Michigan are unparalleled. There is an odd highway on a peninsula that juts into Lake Michigan that is truly like no other. It's known as the Curvy...
DNR to temporary close 11 facilities in Upper Peninsula, including state park
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will temporarily close nearly a dozen facilities in the Upper Peninsula. Located in Marquette and Baraga counties, the closures will begin next week and are primarily for road and parking area improvements. “We have begun piling gravel and other construction materials at work sites,...
The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer Begins Monday in Michigan
While Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who've lost their lives while defending our country, it also marks the beginning of the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer in Michigan. What Are the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer in Michigan?. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day (roughly...
We have to ‘protect the people who protect democracy,' says Michigan Sec. of State Benson
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) joins Meet the Press exclusively alongside Secretaries of State Brad Raffensperger (R-Ga.), Al Schmidt (R-Pa.) and Adrian Fontes (D-Ariz.) to talk about the threats facing election officials.
Michigan Kroger Stores to Honor Veterans with Special Discount this Memorial Day
Veterans across Michigan are in for a special treat this Memorial Day as Kroger stores announce an exclusive offer. On Monday, May 27th, veterans can enjoy an extra 10% off their entire in-store purchase at participating Kroger locations throughout the state.
This Michigan City Was First in the World to Get Phone Numbers
The city of Detroit had many firsts, but this one changed the world fast. The history of the telephone is surprisingly complicated. We know for sure that Alexander Graham Bell got the first U.S. patent for the telephone IN 1876. However, it appears that the first phone was actually created by Italian inventor Antonio Meucci in 1849.
Why You Need to Know How To Remove a Tick Safely in Michigan
Let's face it: finding a tick on yourself, your child, or your pet is like finding out your ex is at the same party -- unexpected, stressful, and totally unwelcome. But don't panic! Knowing how to remove a tick safely is something every Michigan resident should be familiar with, and why improper technique increases the risk of being infected by a tick-borne illness.
Rain update for Memorial Day in Michigan
The details are getting clearer for what Memorial Day weather will do in Michigan. There will be a storm system right over Michigan and the Great Lakes. Look for a wet area and now what looks to be a more dry area. The storm system projected to move across Michigan...
The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer Begins Monday in Michigan
While Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who've lost their lives while defending our country, it also marks the beginning of the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer in Michigan. What Are the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer in Michigan?. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day (roughly...
What Are All the White Fluffy Things Floating Around Michigan?
Spring is in the air, and so are all these white fuzzy things floating around Michigan. It looks like someone took a huge dandelion and blew it all over the state. I wear all black most of the time, so I'm dodging these fuzzballs each time I step outside. And...
Toxic Foam Appearing On Michigan Lakes
Beware the Bubbles: Toxic Foam Threatens Michigan Waterways. Michigan residents enjoying their state's beautiful lakes and rivers this summer might encounter an unwelcome sight - toxic foam. While natural foam can sometimes appear on water bodies, the recent increase in reports raises concerns about Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) contamination.
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