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Educator, Union Leader, Dog Lover. Chicago Cubs Fan since 1984.
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As of June 2024, WaPo estimated that, since 1999, over 300,000 kids in the United States have been impacted by gun violence at school. Not even counting the untold millions exposed to our ambient level of societal gun violence each year.
December 14, 2025 at 3:01 AM
As of June 2024, WaPo estimated that, since 1999, over 300,000 kids in the United States have been impacted by gun violence at school. Not even counting the untold millions exposed to our ambient level of societal gun violence each year.
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WASHINGTON — More than 30 members of the U.S. Senate Democratic caucus slammed the U.S. Education Department’s plans to shift several responsibilities to other Cabinet-level agencies in a letter to Secretary Linda McMahon.
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Trump’s Education Department transfers illegal, US Senate Dems say • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — More than 30 members of the U.S. Senate Democratic caucus slammed the U.S. Education Department’s plans to shift several responsibilities to other Cabinet-level agencies in a letter to Se...
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December 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
WASHINGTON — More than 30 members of the U.S. Senate Democratic caucus slammed the U.S. Education Department’s plans to shift several responsibilities to other Cabinet-level agencies in a letter to Secretary Linda McMahon.
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The state currently publishes the data annually, but Democrats want to codify transparency requirements amid rising waiver rates.
Michigan bills would require schools, daycares to share vaccination rates with parents
The state currently publishes the data annually, but Democrats want to codify transparency requirements amid rising waiver rates.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The state currently publishes the data annually, but Democrats want to codify transparency requirements amid rising waiver rates.
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Three dozen school districts around Michigan have filed lawsuits in both federal and state court to challenge a provision of the school funding bill passed last month that would tie funding for mental health and school safety grants to a waiver they say is unconstitutional.
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Michigan districts sue state for tying school safety and mental health funding to privilege waiver • Michigan Advance
Superintendents and leaders in three dozen school districts around Michigan have filed lawsuits in both federal and state court to challenge a provision of the school funding bill passed last month th...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Three dozen school districts around Michigan have filed lawsuits in both federal and state court to challenge a provision of the school funding bill passed last month that would tie funding for mental health and school safety grants to a waiver they say is unconstitutional.
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Roughly $300 million set aside for Michigan school safety and mental health initiatives in the new 2026 state budget comes with a significant caveat.
After Oxford, Michigan schools must waive privilege to tap $300M in school safety funds
Roughly $300 million set aside for Michigan school safety and mental health initiatives in the new 2026 state budget comes with a significant caveat.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Roughly $300 million set aside for Michigan school safety and mental health initiatives in the new 2026 state budget comes with a significant caveat.
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The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Monday that the GOP-led House of Representatives had a clear duty to present nine bills passed during last year’s lame duck session for Gov. Whitmer’s signature.
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Court of Appeals: Withheld Michigan House bills must be presented to the governor • Michigan Advance
A split Michigan Court of Appeals on Monday said the Republican-led House of Representatives had a clear duty to present nine Michigan House bills passed during last year’s lame duck session for Gov. ...
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October 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Monday that the GOP-led House of Representatives had a clear duty to present nine bills passed during last year’s lame duck session for Gov. Whitmer’s signature.
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New investigative report examines emergency response in 2021 Oxford High shooting
New investigative report examines emergency response in 2021 Oxford High shooting
A new report outlines what county officials could have done better in responding to the Nov. 2021 Oxford High School shooting.
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September 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
New investigative report examines emergency response in 2021 Oxford High shooting
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this is everything, bury me in wrigleyville
September 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
this is everything, bury me in wrigleyville
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Few education investments move the needle like universal school lunches:
✅ attendance goes up
✅ achievement goes up
✅ local grocery prices go down
Forcing districts to cut meals simply fails kids and families.
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✅ attendance goes up
✅ achievement goes up
✅ local grocery prices go down
Forcing districts to cut meals simply fails kids and families.
www.wlns.com/news/okemos-...
Okemos schools end free meals for all due to funding delay
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Okemos Public Schools reports that it will no longer offer free meals to all students at the start of the 2025–26 school year due to a delay in state funding. Michigan lawma…
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August 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Few education investments move the needle like universal school lunches:
✅ attendance goes up
✅ achievement goes up
✅ local grocery prices go down
Forcing districts to cut meals simply fails kids and families.
www.wlns.com/news/okemos-...
✅ attendance goes up
✅ achievement goes up
✅ local grocery prices go down
Forcing districts to cut meals simply fails kids and families.
www.wlns.com/news/okemos-...
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There was so much sadness in Cooperstown this weekend as his fellow Hall of Famers braced for this news.
Ryno was so beloved. His smile, his warmth, his kindness were ever present. He was always there for anyone who needed help.
RIP to one of my favorite people in baseball
Ryno was so beloved. His smile, his warmth, his kindness were ever present. He was always there for anyone who needed help.
RIP to one of my favorite people in baseball
With great sadness, we share that Ryne Sandberg has passed away today.
July 29, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I can’t even…
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The GOP sponsor behind the House of Representatives’ plan to ban cell phones in all K-12 schools said Monday that he is going back to the drawing board to rewrite the legislation – which died on the chamber’s floor last week.
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Michigan House bill banning cell phones in schools will see a rewrite after failing to pass • Michigan Advance
The Republican sponsor behind the Michigan House of Representatives’ plan to ban cell phones in all K-12 schools said Monday that he is going back to the drawing board to rewrite the legislation – whi...
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July 29, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The GOP sponsor behind the House of Representatives’ plan to ban cell phones in all K-12 schools said Monday that he is going back to the drawing board to rewrite the legislation – which died on the chamber’s floor last week.
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Kerry shows Ryno love.
July 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Kerry shows Ryno love.
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Michigan school districts represented in Congress by Democrats stand to be hit hardest as the White House withholds $6.2 billion of funding for school programs nationwide.
Made some visuals for @michiganadvance.com showing which congressional districts would be most affected:
Made some visuals for @michiganadvance.com showing which congressional districts would be most affected:
Detroit schools have highest cuts to federal funding in Michigan • Michigan Advance
Detroit schools are facing some of the deepest cuts to federal funding in the country as The White House withholds $6.2 billion of funds nationwide. The appropriations were already approved by Congres...
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July 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Michigan school districts represented in Congress by Democrats stand to be hit hardest as the White House withholds $6.2 billion of funding for school programs nationwide.
Made some visuals for @michiganadvance.com showing which congressional districts would be most affected:
Made some visuals for @michiganadvance.com showing which congressional districts would be most affected:
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National treasure, Pete Crow-Armstrong.
July 16, 2025 at 2:35 AM
National treasure, Pete Crow-Armstrong.
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Last month, I said we should ban cell phones in all K-12 schools in America, and now we have started down that path by banning cell phones in DoDEA classrooms. With over 65,000 kids in DoDEA schools, it’s critical these students have an environment where they can focus and learn.
Slotkin Secures Cell Phone Ban in DoDEA Schools in Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Bill to Restore Classroom Focus - Senator Elissa Slotkin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) announced that key provisions from her bipartisan REFOCUS DODEA Act, legislation aimed at prohibiting smartphone use during instructional hours in...
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July 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Last month, I said we should ban cell phones in all K-12 schools in America, and now we have started down that path by banning cell phones in DoDEA classrooms. With over 65,000 kids in DoDEA schools, it’s critical these students have an environment where they can focus and learn.
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Will Michigan pass new restrictions on student cellphone use before the school year starts?
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Will Michigan pass new restrictions on student cellphone use before the school year starts? • Michigan Advance
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. At the beginning of the...
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July 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Will Michigan pass new restrictions on student cellphone use before the school year starts?
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