Personally, I am all for a fully charter based school system. Real competition for school dollars is a the best bet for best results. Enjoy.
Personally, I am all for a fully charter based school system. Real competition for school dollars is a the best bet for best results. Enjoy.
I am all about information. I am all about information being available on any number of issues to all who might be interested, with regard to government, its operators and operations. The more that people are made aware of how their leadership operates, the better they can make the...
New Online Database Provides Unique ‘Context and Performance’ Information for Every Standard Michigan Public High School Data for 678 schools range from ACT and MME scores to percentage of students qualifying for federal school lunch subsidies; chance to ‘uncover hidden gems’ MIDLAND — A new online database released today...
I Watched the Traverse City Schools cut a lot of folks out last night. I also watched the East Bay Township begin the process for mis-allocation of future tax dollars through its approval of another process of funding for a (DDA Program) new authority that spells trouble for more...
From the Mackinac Center Study: Virtual Learning Can Improve Student Outcomes and Save Money Michigan should expand leadership role in online education; thousands of K-12 students currently participate in hundreds of online programs throughout the state, but unnecessary restrictions limit educational opportunities MIDLAND — In the most comprehensive review...
At the very least, no matter who wins.. this stuff is GOOD! Openness brings answers and true accountability! Mike Cox touts his latest “Reform of the Day,” discussing his plan to do what Governor Jennifer Granholm won’t—require Michigan’s public school districts to place all of their spending online so...
Claims of ‘concessions’ and doing ‘more with less’ are unsupported, misleading or false The Michigan Education Association is airing television and radio advertisements that are misleading the public, according to Michael Van Beek, director of education policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Instead of heralding its ability...
Governor Jennifer Granholm at a 5 o’clock briefing in Lansing yesterday while discussing the reasoning behind an additional per-pupil proration cut of $127 for fiscal year 2010.. “We’ve never seen times like this in Michigan” uh.. yeah.. about that.. And just so we are clear… The additional cut is...
Michigan has a snow day.. in September. Yes its Cold, but not THAT type of Snow day.. Michigan Assistant House Republican Leader Arlan Meekhof, R-West Olive, issued the following statement after failure of legislative leaders to reach a balanced budget agreement before the start of the 2009-2010 fiscal year:...
Gordo, over at the Muskegon Pundit reports an additional millage/bond request from his local school system. The Mona Shores Schools had a $17,000,000.00 capital expense put up for a vote today. Now.. If I were a betting guy (I am) and I was to wager lunch on the outcome...
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