Education chief defends ending Special Olympics funding
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos faced criticism as she defended a plan to cut 7 billion in next year’s budget, arguing the private nonprofit Special Olympics, which gets 17.6 million from the Education Department this year, should not receive federal funds given its independent fundraising. She said many other disability programs deserve federal support and vowed the government cannot fund every worthy cause.
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Betsy DeVos
DeVos
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Michigan Extends M-STEP Window After Harsh Winter
Michigan schools gain an extra week to administer the M-STEP after a severe winter with many snow days. The extended window shifts fifth through eighth graders to May 10 and third through seventh graders to May 31. Deputy Superintendent Vanessa Keesler notes the change helps deliver timely assessment data and aligns with Read by Grade Three requirements, with scores likely delayed this year.
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Allegan County deputy dies of cancer burial March 25
Allegan County deputy Brian Augustine, 48, diagnosed with colon cancer, retired for medical reasons, was buried with fellow deputies. Sheriff Frank Baker mourned his passing as the war continues, noting he lives on in the hearts of those touched by him.
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Deputy Augustine mourned by family and colleagues
Augustine died March 17 leaving wife Jennifer and children Reagan, Hunter, and Taylor. A deputy for over 20 years, he enjoyed fishing and hunting and mentored others, sharing knowledge and skills to carry on his ideas.
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