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Metro Detroit schools see progress in reducing chronic absenteeism. Here’s how they’re doing it
Statewide chronic absenteeism rates remain above pre-COVID-19-pandemic levels, but Metro Detroit schools are tackling chronic absenteeism by removing barriers to attendance and creating enriching, fun school experiences for students.
Students are speaking up. And schools are listening.
The Gratiot-Isabella RESD Student Leadership Community initiative empowers students from 12 area schools to develop leadership and collaboration skills while elevating student voices to better inform and strengthen local education experiences.
Students create innovative solutions in alternative energy, healthcare, science
Teams from five Great Lakes Bay Region high schools are currently working on the Phase Two of their innovative solutions to real-world issues for the 13th annual A.H. Nickless Innovation Award competition.
How a collaborative effort is working to nurture children and strengthen community
Great Start Collaborative: Uniting families, educators, and community partners to ensure every child can thrive.
Vouchers are booming, but rural private schools accepting them are lacking
One-third of counties don’t have a private school that accepts vouchers within their borders, and distance is a factor in parents’ decisions on school choice.
Early identification of disabilities critical for Michigan’s littles
Consistent access to early intervention for Michigan kids with learning disabilities and developmental differences is vital, yet often out of reach.
Access to affordable, reliable child care as vital for dads as moms
People often think of child care as a women's or a mother's issue. However, access to affordable, reliable, high quality child care equally benefits fathers.
الهجمات على العائلات المهاجرة وما تعنيه لتعليم الطفولة المبكرة
في عام 2024، لاحظ معلمو الطفولة المبكرة في جنوب غرب ديترويت انخفاضًا كبيرًا في تسجيل الأطفال في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة، وذلك بعد تصاعد نشاط تنفيذ قوانين الهجرة. وعلى الرغم من أن هذا الانخفاض لم يتم توثيقه رسميًا في ذلك الوقت، أفادت منظمات مجتمعية أن ما يقارب 15٪ من الطلاب تم سحبهم من برامج ما قبل المدرسة في المنطقة خلال أسابيع قليلة.
Early care and education: A boon for children, families and the economy
Expanding access to affordable, high-quality early care and education could support working parents, strengthen the state’s labor market, and promote gender equity.
Metro Detroit schools see progress in reducing chronic absenteeism. Here’s how they’re doing it
Statewide chronic absenteeism rates remain above pre-COVID-19-pandemic levels, but Metro Detroit schools are tackling chronic absenteeism by removing barriers to attendance and creating enriching, fun school experiences for students.
Students are speaking up. And schools are listening.
The Gratiot-Isabella RESD Student Leadership Community initiative empowers students from 12 area schools to develop leadership and collaboration skills while elevating student voices to better inform and strengthen local education experiences.
Students create innovative solutions in alternative energy, healthcare, science
Teams from five Great Lakes Bay Region high schools are currently working on the Phase Two of their innovative solutions to real-world issues for the 13th annual A.H. Nickless Innovation Award competition.
How a collaborative effort is working to nurture children and strengthen community
Great Start Collaborative: Uniting families, educators, and community partners to ensure every child can thrive.
Vouchers are booming, but rural private schools accepting them are lacking
One-third of counties don’t have a private school that accepts vouchers within their borders, and distance is a factor in parents’ decisions on school choice.
Early identification of disabilities critical for Michigan’s littles
Consistent access to early intervention for Michigan kids with learning disabilities and developmental differences is vital, yet often out of reach.
Access to affordable, reliable child care as vital for dads as moms
People often think of child care as a women's or a mother's issue. However, access to affordable, reliable, high quality child care equally benefits fathers.
الهجمات على العائلات المهاجرة وما تعنيه لتعليم الطفولة المبكرة
في عام 2024، لاحظ معلمو الطفولة المبكرة في جنوب غرب ديترويت انخفاضًا كبيرًا في تسجيل الأطفال في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة، وذلك بعد تصاعد نشاط تنفيذ قوانين الهجرة. وعلى الرغم من أن هذا الانخفاض لم يتم توثيقه رسميًا في ذلك الوقت، أفادت منظمات مجتمعية أن ما يقارب 15٪ من الطلاب تم سحبهم من برامج ما قبل المدرسة في المنطقة خلال أسابيع قليلة.
Early care and education: A boon for children, families and the economy
Expanding access to affordable, high-quality early care and education could support working parents, strengthen the state’s labor market, and promote gender equity.
