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Wed, 01/29/2014 - 11:42pm — Steven Norton

A better way to help schools improve

Proposed legislation offers parent proposal to assist struggling schools

For years, the tag line of our messages to school advocates has been: "together, we can make a difference." Well, today is proof that together we have made a difference.

Legislation introduced today in the Michigan House of Representatives would enact the "Parent Proposal to Assist Struggling Schools," a policy recommendation developed by MIPFS after extensive consultations with parent group leaders, educators, policy experts, and advocates like you.

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Legislative briefing on the "school choice" package - update

h4. We've updated our legislative briefing on the "school choice" package of bills to reflect the passage of both SB 618 (charter caps) and SB 619 ("cyber" charters), as well as other legislative action. The update document is in PDF format, and we will be updating it regularly as the bills make their way through the Legislature. The download link is at the end of the article. The document is current as of 6/15/12, reflecting the bills as reported from committee or as passed by the Senate or House.

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