Controversial innovative school bill clears House 56-53
The Michigan House passed HB 6314 56 to 53 allowing districts to apply for innovative status exempt from many rules on curriculum and seat time. If approved, districts run for three years with possible renewal, using competency based credit and mentor requirements. A new oversight commission would supervise. Leaders praise local control. unions oppose citing risks to standards. Senate decision by year end awaited.
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Life After High School at Careerline Tech Center
Renee Slagter leads a Careerline Tech Center advanced healthcare class preparing Ottawa Area ISD juniors and seniors for real world medical tasks. Students learn procedures typical of a doctor's office, building on entry level healthcare skills for future careers.
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Careerline Tech offers online health classes with certifications
In Holland, Careerline Tech showcases large online health courses covering EKGs, catheters, wound dressings, and certifications in medical assisting and CPR. Students report real world value, as instructors like Slagter note graduates returning to share impact and pursue further healthcare education.
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Michigan House approves bill to keep teacher evals steady
Bill 5707, introduced by Rep. Aaron Miller, passed the Michigan House 104 to 5. It would block raising student growth from 25 percent to 40 percent this year and keep the measure at current levels, citing concerns about teaching to the test and unequal reflection of classroom performance. MEA supports the measure as educators warn of overemphasis on test scores and calls to preserve creativity and problem solving in schools. The Senate has until December 31 to act.
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GVSU Wins Grant for Onsite Senior Care Program
Grand Valley State University receives a 493,690 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to support onsite primary care for income eligible or disabled older adults. Della Hughes Carter will oversee a team from nursing and allied health professions at Reflections and Mount Mercy Apartments in Grand Rapids.
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