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Community College Never Heard From Erstwhile 'Partner' in Forced Unionization Scheme

… John Cherry contacted Mott Community College officials with a … scheme involving the state of Michigan, Mott, the United Auto Workers … now suspect because a Mott Community College spokesman says the … care training. Instead, the community college was used by the Department … 45,000 new AFSCME members, quality child care providers, will … more

Attorney: State Officials Should Investigate How Illegal and Defunded State Agency Continues to Operate

Although Legislature cut off Michigan Quality Community Care Council funding Sept. 30, agency continues to function, collect dues for SEIU

… to investigate how the Michigan Quality Community Care Council, an agency … following confirmation from the Michigan Department of Community Health that the MQC3 still exists. … agency alive — was first reported in Michigan Capitol Confidential today. “The … more

Michigan creates second education department, but the first has failed

MiLEAP and the school aid budget reflect a trend that lowers the quality of education available to Michigan’s neediest students

Michigan’s new education department aims to expand access to … postsecondary programs. Yet many of Michigan’s students don’t have access to quality K-12 schooling. That’s the … Gretchen Whitmer created the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, … and over can now attend community college tuition-free through … more

House Has Rare Opportunity With Charter Public School Cap Vote

State Rep: 'Should we only assure quality education by zip code?'

… St. Helen, a small, rural community in Roscommon County, who … testified Dec. 1 in front of the Michigan House Education Committee. But … schoolhouse door. "Our community is surrounded by two school … already an under-served community and it is only going to get … line. “Should we only assure quality education by ZIP code?” he … more

SEIU Ballot Proposal Raises Questions

… taxpayers ask themselves as we get closer to November when voters may be asked to decide on whether to enshrine into our state constitution the “Michigan Quality Home Care Council.” The proposal is purposefully innocuous sounding, which covers up the end result of this initiative: The continuing flow … more

Ballot Proposal to Exploit Disabled Medicaid Recipients

… more than $30 million from Michigan’s most vulnerable residents. … caregivers is the Michigan Quality Community Care Council. This … caregivers. Of course, the Michigan Department of Community Health could easily maintain … "Citizens for Affordable Quality Home Care." more

Under new Michigan law, schools can value seniority over quality

For a decade, merit pay policies were beyond collective bargaining negotiations. That changes with Public Act 115 of 2023.

… into law a bill allowing Michigan public schools to do away … likely means teachers across Michigan will be placed in a seniority-based … benefit our students and communities,” said Chandra Madafferi, president of the Michigan Education Association. Critics of the bill, such as Michigan House Republican Leader Matt … more

Detroit teachers have an attendance problem

40% of Detroit teachers were frequently or chronically absent last school year, according to the Detroit Public Schools Community District

The Detroit Public Schools Community District has an issue with attendance, and it’s not just students … according to the National Council on Teacher Quality, whose definitions are used in the superintendents … most significantly for children,” Van Beek told Michigan Capitol Confidential. Nikolai Vitti, superintendent … more

At-Risk Funding Favors Poorer Communities

Pols make equity claims that are contradicted by the numbers

… districts in low-income communities get substantially more funding … districts in wealthier communities, but Michigan officials suggest the opposite … Superintendent Michael Rice took the Michigan Senate to task recently over … never be a factor in the quality of education a child receives. … more

Frustrated With Public School, Parents of Student With Special Needs Find Help at Private School

Michigan law limits school choice

… school choice options in Michigan. To get the attention she … pulled Mia out of Utica Community Schools and enrolled her … revenue allocated to Utica Community Schools for each student … tuition credit programs. Michigan’s constitution prohibits state … dollars, so you are expecting a quality result as opposed to having … more