Monthly Archives: March 2013

Authority and Evidence

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Michele Corey

Last week, the Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill to expand the Educational Achievement Authority beyond the city of Detroit.  This is the most recent of a long line of conversations that educators, legislators and others have had over … Continue reading →

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Steps Forward, Steps Backward on Michigan’s Responsibility

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Michigan's Children

As we debate public responsibility for many things, there cannot be any argument about our public responsibility for the children who we have removed from their families and placed in the care of the state.  In 2008, a Federal court … Continue reading →

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What Will You Be Doing This Spring Break?

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Mina Hong

Over the next two weeks, Michigan’s Legislature is on spring break.  Sure, many legislators may be, literally, taking a break with their families but this also provides a great opportunity to connect with your legislators in your community – in … Continue reading →

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March Madness

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Mina Hong

March Madness – the excitement of the best college basketball teams competing for the national championship spot.  As a University of Michigan alumna, I can’t help but get a little hopeful that the Wolverines might have some exciting success in … Continue reading →

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Does GSRP Have the Wrong Intentions?

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Mina Hong

Last week, the Michigan House and Senate education committees heard from Susan Broman, Deputy Superintendent of the MDE – Office of Great Start, and others on the Governor’s proposal to expand the Great Start Readiness Preschool Program (GSRP).  That’s right, … Continue reading →

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