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Kim Kozlowski @kimberkoz.bsky.social · Aug 16
The battle over school bathrooms and who uses them is deep in a Michigan community and tied to a community college trying to pass a millage. More in @bridgemi.com

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GOP slams 'woke' politics, bathroom signs as Monroe college tax vote nears - Bridge Michigan
A tax renewal is mired in the culture wars, as Republicans refuse withhold support because the college allows all to use multi-stall bathrooms.
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Michigan autism group rallies to save key program after state slashes $2M bridgemi.com/talent-educa... via @bridgemi.com
Michigan autism group rallies to save key program after state slashes $2M - Bridge Michigan
A program that helps individuals and families navigating the complex systems supporting those with autism is struggling after a state budget cut. But leaders say it will go on.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Michigan sex ed overhaul plan sparks debate: inclusivity or indoctrination? bridgemi.com/talent-educa... via @bridgemi.com
Michigan sex ed overhaul plan sparks debate: inclusivity or indoctrination? - Bridge Michigan
In first update since 2007, proposed sex ed standards would encourage Michigan schools to discuss gender identity and expression with students by eighth grade.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Bathroom wars hit MSU: This time, it’s unisex showers, toilets in honors dorm via @bridgemi.com bridgemi.com/talent-educa...
Bathroom wars hit MSU: This time, it’s unisex showers, toilets in honors dorm - Bridge Michigan
MSU has opened its first unisex community dorm bathroom as part of $37 million in renovations to Campbell Hall. While showers are private, public spaces aren’t — and not all parents are on board.
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October 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Ferris State rejects county proposal to erect statue of Charlie Kirk on campus www.woodtv.com/news/michiga...
Ferris State rejects county proposal to erect statue of Charlie Kirk on campus
Ferris State University has rejected a county commission proposal to erect a statue of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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MSU study urges more money, improved efficiencies for Michigan schools via @bridgemi.com bridgemi.com/talent-educa...
MSU study urges more money, improved efficiencies for Michigan schools - Bridge Michigan
While Michigan school funding has gone up, the dollars making it to classrooms has remained flat because of growing pension costs.
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September 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Wayne State president leaves with ‘bargain’ settlement of $760K, plus health care via @bridgemi.com

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Wayne State president leaves with ‘bargain’ settlement of $760K, plus health care - Bridge Michigan
Kimberly Andrews Espy, WSU’s first female president, departed this week with a settlement in exchange for giving up her rights to return to the faculty. Her $760K departure settlement is on the low si...
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September 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Push to take SAT scores off Michigan students’ transcripts, abolish essay via @bridgemi.com bridgemi.com/talent-educa...
Push to take SAT scores off Michigan students' transcripts, abolish essay - Bridge Michigan
Proposed legislation seeks to make the college application process more fair for high school students, advocates say, since most colleges offer students the option of not providing test scores.
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September 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Michigan chronic absenteeism inches down but remains higher than pre-pandemic via @bridgemi.com bridgemi.com/talent-educa...
Michigan chronic absenteeism inches down but remains higher than pre-pandemic - Bridge Michigan
More than 1 in 4 students are chronically absent across the state. School leaders told researchers that absenteeism was a top priority in 2024-2025 school year.
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September 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Wayne State President Kimberly Andrews Espy resigns after 2 years at helm via @bridgemi.com bridgemi.com/talent-educa...
Wayne State President Kimberly Andrews Espy resigns after 2 years at helm - Bridge Michigan
The Detroit university’s Board of Governors is expected to meet on Wednesday to accept the resignation, consider next steps.
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September 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Michigan politicians say they face growing threats after Charlie Kirk shooting via @bridgemi.com bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...
Michigan politicians say they face growing threats after Charlie Kirk shooting - Bridge Michigan
Two Democrats report bomb threats, while two others say they’ve received death threats related to a state House prayer shortly after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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September 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Wayne State University’s first female president may depart after two years bridgemi.com/talent-educa... via @bridgemi.com
Wayne State University’s first female president may depart after two years - Bridge Michigan
Kimberly Andrews Espy came to Wayne State in 2023 on a five-year contract worth about $1 million per year in total compensation.
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September 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Michigan may lose millions as universities see drop in international students via @bridgemi.com bridgemi.com/talent-educa...
Michigan may lose millions as universities see drop in international students - Bridge Michigan
Michigan colleges and universities expecting a significant drop in international students due to Trump administration policies, potentially leading to a $230 million financial impact on the state.
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September 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Judge Rules Trump Administration Illegally Canceled Harvard Funding www.nytimes.com/2025/09/03/u...
Judge Rules Trump Administration Illegally Canceled Harvard Funding
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September 4, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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New state superintendent needs to move from Canada to Michigan via @bridgemi.com bridgemi.com/talent-educa...
New state superintendent needs to move from Canada to Michigan - Bridge Michigan
Dearborn schools Superintendent Glenn Maleyko plans to move to Lansing area from his home in Canada for new post.
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August 29, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Legal battle erupts between Michigan school librarian, activist parent via @bridgemi.com

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Legal battle erupts between Michigan school librarian, activist parent - Bridge Michigan
School librarian says the heart of her legal action is about behavior rather than attempts to ban library books. The dispute has been going on for five years, according to a court filing.
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August 28, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Dearborn Public Schools chief poised to become next state superintendent via @bridgemi.com

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Dearborn Public Schools chief poised to become next state superintendent - Bridge Michigan
Michigan Board of Education selects Glenn Maleyko to replace Michael Rice, who’s set to retire in October.
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August 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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BREAKING: Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Glenn Maleyko is poised to become Michigan’s 45th superintendent of public instruction. Story coming from @bridgemi.com
August 26, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Ypsilanti Township officials are sparring with the University of Michigan over U-M’s $1.2 billion super-computing research center planned with Los Alamos National Laboratory in the township.

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Opposition grows to $1.2B supercomputer plan. U-M can’t ‘be trusted,’ foes say - Bridge Michigan
Ypsilanti Township officials on Tuesday will consider a resolution opposing the partnership between U-M and the Los Alamos National Laboratory that could create 200 jobs that pay $200,000 per year.
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August 21, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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The battle over school bathrooms and who uses them is deep in a Michigan community and tied to a community college trying to pass a millage. More in @bridgemi.com

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GOP slams 'woke' politics, bathroom signs as Monroe college tax vote nears - Bridge Michigan
A tax renewal is mired in the culture wars, as Republicans refuse withhold support because the college allows all to use multi-stall bathrooms.
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August 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Michigan schools returning without state budget, warning free meals may not last via @bridgemi.com

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Michigan schools returning without state budget, warning free meals may not last - Bridge Michigan
Missing from Michigan’s back-to-school checklist: A state budget. Educators say the funding uncertainty is already forcing ‘difficult decisions.’
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August 15, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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Michigan awards $87 million for schools to buy proven literacy materials bridgemi.com/talent-educa... via @bridgemi.com
Michigan awards $87 million for schools to buy proven literacy materials - Bridge Michigan
In a state with over 400 English language arts curricula used in elementary classrooms, a new investment may cut down on those programs. It just might raise test scores too.
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August 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Nuisance or hero? Retired U-M prof perfects art of fighting campus DEI

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Nuisance or hero? Retired U-M prof perfects art of fighting campus DEI - Bridge Michigan
Mark Perry’s federal complaints target scholarships, programs, other opportunities only for women and students of color nationwide. Allies say he’s a civil-rights fighter. Foes say he’s weaponized the...
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August 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Hillsdale curriculum powers growth of Plymouth charter school. My last story in @detroitnews.com

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Hillsdale curriculum powers growth of Plymouth charter school
Ivywood Academy is the only charter school with a Hillsdale classical curriculum in Michigan.
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August 1, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Breaking News: Brown University was said to have reached a deal with the Trump administration to restore federal funding. nyti.ms/459nQzY
Brown University's campus. A headline reads: "Brown University Makes A Deal With the White House to Restore Funding." Photo credit: lan MacLellan for The New York Times.
July 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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ICYMI: Michigan wants more college grads. Can boosting spending for dual enrollment help? via @bridgemi.com www.bridgemi.com/talent-educa... #dualenrollment
Michigan wants more college grads. Can boosting spending for dual enrollment help? | Bridge Michigan
Michigan is on a campaign to increase graduation rates, but ranks near the bottom in high school students who take college classes. Some lawmakers want to increase funding, but the effort could face l...
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July 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM