Tag: Education
Michigan budget deal in limbo as schools blast plan, warn of layoffs | Bridge Michigan
Will Michigan leaders pass an education budget deal Wednesday? School groups say a budget deal will harm schools and lead to layoffs….
United Way Bruce Grey opens registration for backpack program
Registration is now open for United Way Bruce Grey’s annual backpack program, which provides school supplies for low-income families across the region. “Education is a critical pathway out of poverty. By providing these essential school supplies, we are helping to remove barriers and give every child the opportunity to succeed in school,” said Francesca Dobbyn, […]
Thames Valley trustees blast Queen’s Park, wrestle with $7.6M budget deficit
Thames Valley District school board trustees on Tuesday night passed a $7.6 budget deficit â chopped down from its original shortfall, $30 million â as some trustees threatened to boycott an upcoming debate. âThere is a presumption that we will have quorum tomorrow evening but there are a number of us who are not available […]
At odds over education, Michigan lawmakers near deal on $80B budget | Bridge Michigan
Michigan lawmakers are preparing for a lengthy session Wednesday and aim to finalize the state budget in addition to other policy priorities. There’s still a lot to work though….
Union pans board’s plan to cut psychology jobs, hire outside staff
The head of a union representing psychologists with the Thames Valley District school board says she is âdisappointed and angryâ about the boardâs plan to contract private psychologists at double the rate of its own staff