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Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Michigan's attorney general is backing a proposed new program aimed at preventing violence in the state's schools.

Monday, May 20, 2013  The school year is winding down, but contract negotiatons between Traverse City Area Public School Administrators and teachers are heating up.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Lawmakers are considering legislation that could give schools the option to lengthen their school day for the rest of the year instead of adding full days to their calender in June.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The winter weather is causing a few school districts to close or delay Wednesday.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  A federal appeals court has thrown out Michigan's voter-approved ban on affirmative action in college admissions and public hiring.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Fees are going down for the Michigan Education Savings Program.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Projections say a new statewide educational system for troubled schools in Michigan could become the state's largest school district in the next five years.

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.

Friday, August 03, 2012  State education officials are using three new designations to rank academic achievement at schools across Michigan.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  The Michigan State Senate today voted to increase per pupil funding by up to $208 per student for the 2012-2013 school year.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  A bill that would make sweeping changes to the Michigan concealed handgun law is expected to be taken up by the state Senate. The legislation includes a score of changes, including allowing concealed handguns in "pistol-free zones" -- places like schools, churches, sports stadiums and even day care centers.

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.

Saturday, March 10, 2012  It was a battle of the brains, as area students joined together for the Odyssey of the Mind Regional competition Saturday, in Traverse City.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  The Northern Michigan Regional Chamber Alliance is fighting for fair school funding from the state.

Monday, August 01, 2011  Continuing our "Schools in Crisis Series," there is finally some positive news to share with parents.