Substitute teachers scarce in state as shortfalls persist
Michigan lawmakers loosened rules to expand substitute roles and districts raised pay to attract workers, yet subs remain on the state education department shortage list. Holland schools chief says the issue is widespread and tied to a national decline in those entering teacher prep programs.
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Michigan Department of Education
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U.S. Department of Education
Michigan allows expanded substitute teacher rules under act
Gov. Rick Snyder signed Public Act 219 in 2015 permitting retirees to return to classrooms to fill critical shortages without jeopardizing retirement benefits or health care. A 2014 measure cut college credit requirements to 60 credits or an associate degree with a background check, and House Bill 44:21 would extend substitute eligibility further to employed individuals.
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Rick Snyder
Snyder
Substitutes and Expertise Shape Michigan School Hiring
School boards may hire substitutes based on expertise in a subject area even without a teaching certificate, with licensed professionals or recently expired licenses allowed. West Ottawa reports no large sub shortages, while Ottawa County reports a state low 2.5 percent unemployment. Zeeland Public notes daily subs remain tight but classrooms stayed covered.
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Jim English
West Michigan
Ottawa County
Michigan
Zeeland
Ginger Smith
Ottawa County Nears Full Ownership of Ottawa Sands Dunes
Ottawa County moves toward sole ownership of Barrier Dunes between the Grand River and Lake Michigan. A state MNRTF grant of 3.817 million and 200 thousand private funds would fund acquisition, with final state approval expected in summer 2019.
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Ottawa Lands
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Land Conservancy
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Engel
Ottawa Sands
Ottawa Land Company
Loutit Foundation
Ottawa County Parks Foundation
Yuletide Treasures at Holland Town Center Santa Event
Holland Town Center hosted a free holiday event on Saturday December 15 with crafts hot cocoa and Santa. Ten or more stores joined supplying items coupons or services for a gift basket drawing linked to punch cards. Attendees enjoyed photos mini art projects and holiday ornaments while vendors highlighted classes and shopping experiences.
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Holland Town Center
Cassandra Bondie
Sentinel
Shear
EcoBuns
Michigan Pantry
West Michigan Student Showcase logo winner announced
Careerline Tech Center student Andrew Greiner designed the winning logo for the 2019 West Michigan Student Showcase. The event runs April 10 and 11 at the Frauenthal Center in Muskegon with participants from Mason Muskegon Newaygo Oceana and Ottawa counties.
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Andrew Greiner
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Oceana
Ottawa
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