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Lessons learned: Consistency, not change, is goal as school opens in Flint

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:00:57 EDT

FLINT - Student Tiana Dudley describes last year's return to school "pretty chaotic."

Fair teacher merit pay system possible to create

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 01:35:29 EDT

In virtually every school, we'll hazard to guess, the teachers know who among them are the hardest working and most effective, yet the nation's largest teachers union continues to throw cold water on the notion of merit pay for its members.

College aid

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 01:58:43 EDT

Boosting fed help benefits people, country
Making college more affordable for young people must be a priority if our country is to compete globally. Therefore, Washington lawmakers must keep the best interests of students - and the nation - in mind as they mull bills in the U.S. House and Senate to cut the cost of college via various grant and loan programs.

Heed Cosby call

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 01:34:11 EDT

Parents must act on his wise words Flint has once again been honored and delighted by a visit from Bill Cosby - that gentle but powerful comedian who makes us laugh even while he is scolding with razor-sharp social criticism.

Cosby mixes wit, wisdom

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 01:11:02 EDT

Comedian-activist returns to Flint to get black parents on target
FLINT - Bill Cosby's second Flint visit in four months had its share of humorous moments, but the frank talk was dominated by a sober message for parents who fail to raise their children toward becoming successful adults.

Several school officials know financial troubles personally

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 01:09:52 EDT

Problems with money
They decide how to spend millions of taxpayer dollars, but many area school board members - plus Flint's interim school chief - have experienced serious personal finance problems or have failed to pay their own taxes on time.

Higher ed cuts

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Lansing's disinvestment shows disinterest in state's future
Michigan lawmakers give lip service to all kinds of programs and causes, but what they spend the public's money on tells their true priorities. And based on the latest budget finagling, the state's public colleges and universities don't rate very high with them.

Michigan drops to 16th among states for school funding

Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

WASHINGTON -- Michigan's schoolchildren used to be among the top 10 in the nation when it came to the public's investment in K-12 education. Not any more. Despite increases in per-pupil spending in Michigan, other states are pulling ahead of Michigan in education spending, according to a new report released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mandatory career pathways help students focus on future

Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Aneesha Rawls' eyes sparkled as she faced a panel of three adults and talked about a future she expects will be fulfilled with the rewards of helping others as a registered nurse or medical assistant.

Judge leads drive to reduce truancy rate

Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

BEECHER -- It's Tuesday and Family Court Judge Duncan Beagle is listening intently as the grandmother of a fourth-grader at Dailey Elementary School pleads her case.