Local schools above average on testing in OAISD
OAISD students outpaced state averages on M STEP with strong shows in ELA and math for several grades. Statewide results rose modestly in ELA and math, but OAISD generally posted better proficiency than Michigan totals, while eighth grade data not comparable due to PSAT.
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Roller coaster of anxiety and mood says former Youth Leader
Parker Reed, name changed for safety, discusses enduring anxiety and low mood from childhood. She joined Young Life in middle school as an outlet, but high school brought harder participation as her anxiety grew.
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Oregon Law Allows Student Mental Health Days
Oregon passed a July 2019 law letting students use mental health days as excused absences. Advocates say it aims to reduce stigma in a state with high self harm rates, noting Utah has a similar bill and Michigan considers one as well.
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Michigan Latinx voters tilt toward Democrats in study
A study by Equis Research finds 67 percent of Michigan Hispanic likely voters would back a Democrat in 2020, 17 percent favor Trump, and 16 percent undecided. Nationwide, 8,000 respondents across 10 states informed the report Solving for X, noting immigration policy support and citizenship paths.
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