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Michigan public school enrollment declines spark calls for better counts
Michigan’s unaudited fall enrollment shows about 53 000 fewer students than last year with 17 000 entering home schooling and 13 000 fewer kindergartners. State Education Chief Michael F Rice urges statewide homeschool counts, broader data sharing, and stronger funding and supports to ensure every child remains connected to an educational option.
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New Year Reflections on Responsibility in the COVID Era
The piece urges collective responsibility to curb COVID-19 spread. It weighs self interest against communal safety, notes ICU strain with overcapacity in many hospitals, and stresses empathetic communication. It highlights Marcel Gemme and his work aiding long term senior care via journalism and ECDOL.org.
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Martial law talk prompts veteran to urge Flynn to halt
A Vietnam veteran and former Army officer urges General Michael Flynn to stop discussions of martial law and a military takeover. He emphasizes oath to defend the Constitution and notes the 2020 election was certified and the transfer of authority should proceed with President Biden’s inauguration on January 20.
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