The DPS teacher “sick out” is a no-win situation for all the parties involved. In case you have not heard the news, 94 of Detroit’s 97 schools are shut down because teachers are primarily protesting pay concerns as well as working conditions. There are two sides to this issue; the first is the right of the teachers. As CNN stated: “94 schools closed after more than 1,500 teachers called in sick to protest after learning the district only has enough money to pay teachers through June … [Read more...] about The ‘Sickout” is a No-Win Situation for all Everyone
Education in Michigan
Stop Common Core Update
As we have posted before, the education curriculum, Common Core, is a disaster for Michigan and our children. Luckily, the bill to repeal and replace Common Core was voted out of the Senate education committee by a 4-1 vote. Unfortunately, it appears that the Senate as a whole is not as serious as the Senate education committee about replacing this program. Melanie Kurdys a STOP Common Core activist has revealed new details about the plan There are STRONG indications the … [Read more...] about Stop Common Core Update
Common Core: A Disaster for Michigan
Often times we do not associate an education policy as having a direct effect on economic growth in Michigan, but this time it is different. Common Core in Michigan is having a detrimental effect on our children as well as our economy. In a time that Michiganders are swamped by unnecessary costs and regulations, Common Core provides an unnecessary burden on the average family. According to Fox News, states that implement Common Core “will spend up to an estimated $10 billion up front, then as … [Read more...] about Common Core: A Disaster for Michigan