April 30, 2021
President Joe Biden says 12 years of education is no longer enough to compete in the 21st century. He’s announced a $1.8 trillion proposal that includes universal pre-school, two years of free community college, and funding for childcare. Brian Guttman is with the Education Trust-Midwest, which is dedicated to improving education for students in Michigan.
“We think that this plan, the American Families Plan, offers for children, students, and families really important new opportunities,” Guttman said. “That’s through early childhood education and free community college, other ways to help kids access and complete higher education.”
Guttman says Michigan is behind the national average in education on almost every benchmark.
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Feds won’t invite ‘blanket waivers’ on standardized tests, but Michigan superintendent says pandemic flexibility exists
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Desks are set up within social distancing and COVID-19 protocols ahead of the March 1 start date, seen here on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at McMonagle Elementary School in Mt. Morris Township. (Jake May | MLive.com)Jake May | MLive.com
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Thousands of Michigan students are learning virtually but schools are still required to conduct standardized tests this spring, but they will have more flexibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Education recently informed states.
The Biden administration last week offered school leaders guidance in administering statewide summative assessments, including flexibility for administering shorter versions of the federally mandated state exams, offering them remotely, and delaying testing.