Michigan Archives – Page 159 of 159

Beyond evaluation: How Michigan supports its teachers

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December 9, 2015

In early November, Gov. Rick Snyder signed new rules for evaluating teacher performance into Michigan law. Senate Bill 103 calls for research-based evaluation for Michigan educators, requiring school districts to establish performance evaluation systems that focus more on student growth and less on student test scores. But evaluation is only one part of the story. What are districts and administrators currently doing to support teachers before the evaluation even begins?

From Grand Rapids to Muskegon and across the state, art museums find common ground

By Mark Wedel

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December 3, 2015

A major African-American art event at a local museum is about to begin -- and it isn't even February yet? That snarky dig -- based on the impression the only time black art is featured is during Black History Month -- is beginning to look like an unfair one. Michigan art museums are making an effort to reflect the diversity of their communities year-round.

Michigan-born businesses don’t have to wander far from home to find more success

By Brian Martucci

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December 3, 2015

When it comes to expansion and finding continued success, multiple popular Michigan-born businesses decided to keep their operations close to home by expanding right here in the state.

Michigan small businesses are at a greater risk of cyber crime than many believe

By Natalie Burg

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December 3, 2015

Small business owners often believe they're simply too small to be at risk for cyber crime. Here's what they can do to start protecting themselves and their businesses.

Welcome to Michigan’s Second Wave

By Sam Eggleston

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December 3, 2015

Welcome to Michigan's Second Wave, the newest publication from Issue Media Group. We're looking forward to bringing you the stories you want to read.

Urban waterways flow throughout southern Ontario. Source: Toronto Region Conservation Authority

Fractured Water: Can urban Ontario reconnect its watersheds?

By Nina Ignaczak

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March 11, 2015

The Great Lakes and the issues surrounding them are not solely a United States responsibility. Sharing many of the lakes is our neighbor to the north, Canada, and, more specifically, the province of Ontario.