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Monthly Archives: November 2013
Extending Educational Accountability Beyond the School Doors
We have high expectations of our education system, and rightly so. Educators have one of the most important jobs with the greatest ability to impact Michigan’s economic recovery. Do we want and need effective teaching and learning? Of course. Do … Continue reading
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Tagged education success, effective learning, school accountability, whole child
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Shining a Spotlight on Third Grade Reading
Last month, House Bill (HB) 5111 was introduced to address the significant challenges Michigan students face regarding third grade reading proficiency. The 2012 Michigan Kids Count Data Book reported that 69 percent of Michigan fourth-graders had reading skills below the … Continue reading
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Tagged 3rd grade reading, achievement gap, birth to third grade, literacy
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Cross-Sector Coordination Essential in the First Eight Years of Life
Today, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released a Kids Count Policy Report titled The First Eight Years: Giving Kids a Foundation for Lifetime Success. This report takes a close look at how young children are faring and makes some public … Continue reading
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Tagged coordination, cross-sector, early childhood, Kids Count, third grade
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