Dr. Robert Shaner, the Superintendent of Rochester Community School District (pictured above), was recently named the 2020 Michigan Superintendent of the Year by the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Shaner has worked as the superintendent of the Rochester Community School district since 2013. He earned his doctorate in…
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer Strikes $128M from Schools in 147 Line-Item Vetoes on State Budget
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the state budget on Monday, issuing 147 line-item vetoes and axing $128 million for school funding in the process.
Read MoreFood Trucks to Roll Out in Detroit Schools
The production on two food trucks meant for the Detroit school district was scheduled to start on Tuesday, according to a tweet from the district’s nutrition program.
Read MoreBetsy Devos Thinks Michigan Can Provide More Charter School Options
United States Secretary of Education Betsy Devos said on Friday Michigan can do more in offering school choice options for students, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Read MoreNazi Flag Found at Battle Creek Elementary School
A Nazi flag was found flying at a Battle Creek elementary school early Saturday morning.
Read MoreMore Michigan Third-Graders Could Be Held Back Due to 2016 Law
Third-graders who struggle with reading may have to repeat the grade, thanks to a portion of a 2016 Michigan law that goes into effect next spring.
Read MoreMore Than a Dozen Michigan Public School Employees Freed from Union Dues under Right to Work Act
Thirteen public school employees from around Michigan have been freed from illegal union dues as a result of a settlement won earlier this year, the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation announced on Thursday.
Read MoreSeven Michigan School Districts Get Electric School Buses
Seven school districts in Michigan rolled out the state’s first electric school buses Thursday.
Read MoreApplication for Michigan Teacher of the Year Now Open
The Michigan Department of Education opened nominations for the 2020-2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year (MOTY) program Monday.
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