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Michigan bills would de-emphasize test scores this year

The legislation would free districts from using standardized test scores to evaluate educators or hold back poor readers. ....

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Michigan bills would pause test scores to grade teachers, hold 3rd graders

The Democratic package would not use standardized test scores this year to evaluate teachers or enforce Michigan’s third-grade reading law in recognition of the disruptions caused by the pandemic. It’s unclear if Republicans will give the bills a hearing. ....

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In Her Home State of Michigan, Betsy DeVos is Closer than Ever to Realizing Her Dream of Private School Choice

Michigan’s years-long debate over private school choice is heating up again this year. And experts say that backers of a voucher-like system, led by former U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, may have at last found the means to direct public funds to private schools. More than two decades after Michigan voters resoundingly rejected vouchers at […] ....

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Biden plans to change the rules for charter schools — and hurt vulnerable students

Defenders of choice for schools that work best for students and families can weigh in on the rule change by April 13. ....

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Michigan Needs to Modernize K-12 Funding

Student outcomes should be prioritized ....

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