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education2 years ago

Michigan Legislature Approves Record-Breaking $81.7B State Budget, Allocates Millions for Education and Infrastructure

The Michigan legislature has passed a $24.3 billion school aid budget that includes a record per-pupil allocation of $9,608. The budget prioritizes investments in K-12 schools, with funding for addressing pandemic learning loss, teacher incentives, and school safety improvements. It also includes allocations for local projects and investments in community colleges and universities. The budget aims to support students, attract and retain educators, and ensure a safe and thriving learning environment.

education2 years ago

The Impact of Book Bans on Education and Librarianship.

Nonprofit organization PEN America tracked school book bans in the 2022-23 school year and found that 874 unique titles were affected by 1,477 instances of individual book banning across 37 states, including Michigan. Most bans occurred to books by or about people of color or LGBTQ individuals. Michigan reported 18 book bans across five school districts, with 16 unique titles banned. The banned books include "Gender Queer: A Memoir" and "Push" by Sapphire, which is banned in three districts.