Tag: Michigan school opinions
Opinion | Michigan benefits from university research. Funding cuts hurt state
The authors are presidents of Michiganâs research institutions: Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Michigan State University; Richard J. Koubek, Michigan Technological University; Domenico Grasso, University of Michigan; and Richard A. Bierschbach, Wayne State University….
Opinion | Facts point to need for federal voucher opt-out
Michigan needs stable, rational policy that supports students and educators. At the very least, education policy should aim to promote the public good, not balkanize our institutions and segregate our students….
Opinion | Michigan K-12 needs an overhaul. Continuing this way is insane
Educators need to get real: Saying youâre in a good Michigan district is like saying youâre the smartest kid in remedial class. The future depends on acting quickly to reform a system that has allowed others to pass us by….
Opinion | Michigan’s legislators and governor need to pass a K-12 budget now
In an open letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Democratic Leader Winnie Brinks and House Speaker Matt Hall, the executive directors of the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators and the Michigan Association of School Boards call for the state to finalize the K-12 education budget without delay….
Opinion | Michiganâs PreK for All program helps our stateâs small businesses thrive
Every parent deserves the opportunity to work, every child deserves the support to learn and grow, and Michiganâs small business community depends on a strong, resilient workforce….