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

Thursday, September 20, 2012  A bill requiring every public school classroom to have a U.S. flag and give students an opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance is heading to Governor Snyder's desk.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  The Michigan House has passed legislation requiring every state public school classroom to have a U.S. flag and provide an opportunity for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Some state lawmakers want public schools to place more emphasis on honoring the U.S. flag.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  "It's unfair, it’s discriminatory, and it needs to change." Traverse City Area Public Schools CFO says the way the state funds your kid's education needs to change. He's not alone. A State Representative is joining him in saying Michigan's per pupil funding needs to be equitable.

Monday, August 29, 2011  Districts all around Northern Michigan are spending millions of dollars just to get your kids to school. Providing busing costs a ton of money, so districts are finding new ways to limit the impact when it comes to their bottom lines.

Monday, August 22, 2011  It's a rapidly evolving and growing trend at a handful of schools in the state. Suttons Bay Public Schools is one of the pioneers in the field.

Monday, January 25, 2010  LIVE LINKS is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the state

Friday, October 31, 2008  A new state Web site is helping match schools up with local food producers to help boost Michigan's economy and encourage students to eat healthier.