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Michigan House OKs Failing School Oversight Bill

The Republican-led House approved legislation to give the state control over more of Michigan’s lowest-performing public schools, sparking a fiery debate over the course of action needed to help persistently failing students succeed in the classroom.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/22

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Michigan House Panel Passes School Oversight Bill

A Republican-controlled education committee on Wednesday forwarded to the full House for a vote a bill that would expand the state’s authority to take the reins at low-performing schools.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/14

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MEAP Scores Rise In Math And Social Studies

A just-released study from the Michigan Educational Assessment Program finds math and social studies scores have risen, but reading scores fell.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/03/31

More Michigan Schools Improve

The share of Michigan public schools making progress toward meeting academic performance goals has increased for the third consecutive year. That’s according to an annual report released Wednesday by the Michigan Department of Education examining […]

2010/08/04

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