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EDITORIAL: Snyder misunderstands the true importance of education
Gov. Rick Snyder proposed massive reform to the funding of all levels of education in the state during a Wednesday speech...
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COLUMN: Obama’s State of the Union had some good thought but lacks solid plan
President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech saw little focus on foreign policy issues, with Obama highlighting...
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Ryan’s Rants: Central Michigan University
Get your party hats ready — this is the last time you’ll have to see this piece in the paper this semester. That being...
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COLUMN: Education should not be about grades
I used to be a student who would not settle for less than an A. Perfect grades were my only goal. Nowadays that kind of student...
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Lessons Abroad: Local couple educates, plans to establish schools nationwide
Nov 5, 2010 3:15
Several months ago, I followed a team of volunteers to cover their work at an orphanage in Haiti. The experience was phenomenal. Since...
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COLUMN: Traditions of education system must be re-evaluated
Have you ever asked yourself if textbooks, grades, degree requirements, tests, class schedules and curriculums are really...
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Granholm proposes longer school years in Michigan; could mean increased spending, better continuity
Michigan kids may spend more of their time behind the desk instead of by the pool in future summers. Gov. Jennifer Granholm...
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Illiteracy still a real problem, needs to be tackled
Illiteracy is a problem not discussed often enough that still runs rampant through society. While recently catching up with...
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero speaks at Central Michigan University College Dems rally
Aug 26, 2010 22:11
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Virg Bernero addressed Michigan’s economy and education’s role in its recovery during...
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Implementing new technology into the classroom
Technology can instantly revolutionize the way we communicate. The way students learn changes with it. The recently released...
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Rosebush Elementary School closing disheartening, but not terrible
Mar 22, 2010 1:40
Closing any school in any community is a travesty. Everyone in that community should be upset when schools are forced to...
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Alfie Kohn speaks on education reform
Alfie Kohn is not happy with the current education system. Kohn, an author and activist, spoke of education reform and progressive...
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