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Monday, May 13, 2013  Michigan teachers' performance would play a bigger role in the amount they get in their paychecks under a proposal being debated in the Lansing.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A teacher saw that they boy had a swollen lip and redness on one side of his face and when asked about it, the boy told the teacher he had been slapped the night before, police say.

Monday, April 22, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Teachers at Boyne City schools are using technology through Apple to build course apps for their students to use on their iPads.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  In the coming months, school districts will be reviewing its budgets and many could be looking at cuts. That is forcing districts and its teachers to think outside the box.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  A report is expected by June recommending a statewide teacher evaluation system that could be in place for the 2014-15 school year.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The State Senate has passed legislation aimed at expanding prohibitions against sex between school employees and students.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Teachers make move to improve student focus by ditching desk chairs in favor of yoga balls

Thursday, January 31, 2013  New story: Police swarmed Price Middle School just south of downtown Atlanta after reports of the shooting at 1:50 p.m., while a crowd of anxious parents gathered in the streets, awaiting word on their children.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  State Superintendent Mike Flanagan is calling for an increase in salaries for Michigan teacher to $100,000.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Joe Charlevoix visited Mr.. Clark’s high school band class at Engadine Consolidated Schools in Mackinac County.  The class was featured on 7&4 News Today during Classroom Salute at 6:45 a.m.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Hospitals, stores, and schools are all taking steps to help prevent this years flu virus from spreading farther than it already has.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Bullying appears to be at the core of the incident, which occurred just minutes after administrators had announced new lockdown safety procedures prompted by the Newtown, Conn., school slayings.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  It was an emotional scene at Munson Medical Center Thursday afternoon as nearly 100 people gathered to pay tribute to a very special woman.

Monday, December 31, 2012  National Rifle Association-certified instructors in one Upper Peninsula county are offering free pistol license classes for teachers and other school employees.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The question is whether public outrage will produce a meaningful difference in the rules for how Americans buy and use guns.