Category : Education
“Return to Learn” bills signed August 20
Image by Tumisu from Pixabay On August 20, Governor Whitmer signed the bipartisan “Return to Learn” bills she and legislative leaders agreed upon on Friday of the previous week. The bill package outlines new, more flexible instructional...
Statewide program to help parents ensure preschoolers aren’t missing key developmental milestones during pandemic
Photo by Kiana Bosman on Unsplash As the pandemic lingers and many children are obliged to remain home, Michigan early childhood educators today launched a new statewide program...
Executive order requires masks at child-care centers and camps
Photo by Chayene Rafaela on Unsplash On August 6, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-164 which requires face coverings to be worn in all child-care centers and camps. Michigan has seen COVID-19 outbreaks at these locations, adding to the...
Computer services and genealogy resources now available at Flint Public Library in Courtland Center
Photo: the Annex Flint Public Library continues a phased re-opening at Courtland Center with the addition of computer and genealogy services. Beginning August 6, patrons...
3 tips to adopting new technology in the workplace and beyond
Written by Devon Godfrey During this COVID crisis it has been very exciting to see individuals and business owners start adapting to things such as...
Peters introduces 1619 Act to raise awareness, understanding of African American history in schools
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) announced July 7 he introduced a bill to increase awareness and understanding of African American history across our schools through...
Watershed STEM Education Partnership Grants to benefit many high-poverty communities
The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and supported by the U.S. Department of...