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Posted 2-1-10
Michigan's economic recovery is predicated on young people being ready for post-secondary, work, and life. To work towards this, community members and legislators have been pressured by people they serve, and by the federal government as well, to make changes to the education system.
Recently the federal government released guidelines for a new funding initiative aimed to create competition and incentive for innovation and reform called, "Race to the Top." To improve Michigan's competitiveness for these funds, state legislators passed a series of laws that make several changes to school restructuring, teacher and administrative certification and evaluation, high school curriculum requirements, and the legal drop out age.
There is still more to be done. Although these actions are encouraging, it is important for advocates to continue discussions with legislators about expectations for educational reform, especially given the upcoming budget cycle, which could further impact programs and services for our most vulnerable if revenue options are not explored and passed.
Click here to read, "Getting to the Top: 2009 Education Reform Decisions and Things Left Undone," for more details of the new laws, an outline of what Michigan's Children believes still needs to happen, and steps and resources for advocates to take action.
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