Michigan Schools Promoting Large Number Of Students Who Cannot Read
New bill attempts to ensure that students passed to fourth grade be proficient in reading
Teamsters Union Backs Away From Discriminatory Practice
Mackinac Center Legal Foundation lawsuit prompts policy change
Stirring the Ashes: Outdoor Smoking Bill Rekindles Smoking Ban Debate
Bipartisan bill would restore some property rights
Commentary: Education: U.S. Spends More, Gets Less
American students near bottom on international test
Contrary to Report, Charter Schools Get Less Money Per Pupil Than Conventional Schools
Media runs with faulty claim that charter public schools at fault for conventional schools financial problems
Does the MEA Believe in 'Sanctity of Contracts?'
Not when it comes to illegal teacher strikes
MEA Says Union Members Should Have Known About Limited Window to Leave
Union officials complain about members who opt out, but still want to represent them; 'sanctity of contracts' claim questioned during Senate testimony
Almost 220,000 Michigan Public School Students Rely On School Choice
Charter public schools blamed for problems with traditional public schools, but parents choose charters and other alternatives for their kids
Results — Not Dollars Spent — Matter For Parents Choosing Schools For Their Students
Battle Creek newspaper blames charter public schools for failure of some traditional public schools
Despite Fewer Students, Michigan School Funding Going Up, Up, Up
Schools will receive more than half a billion dollars more from the state and federal government alone this year
Legislator: Improving State's Grading System for Schools a Priority
New system would put more focus on student growth
Bills Would Limit House Inspections
Tax assessors have been entering personal residences in some communities
Michigan Insurance Companies: It's Too Late To Reinstate Old Health Care Plans
President forced to admit his promise couldn't be kept, but insurance companies had already adjusted
Don’t Buy the Hype, Go Ahead and Shop
The truth behind Black Friday's so-called 'protests'
Michigan Land Bank Demolishes Eminem's Childhood Home
More than 100 bids, but house torn down
Conservative Budgeting Helps Some Teachers Get Cash Back
Milan, Lansing school districts balance budgets, enroll more students than expected
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December 6, 2013, MichiganVotes Weekly Vote Report
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