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FY 2025 School Aid Budget Builds Upon Historic School Funding Progress for Students who are Underserved
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Michigan’s young readers need your support!
by Jeff CobbAdvocates,Michigan has an early reading problem. Outcomes in early reading continue to lag other states, and too many students…

Contact Your Legislator to Fully Fund the Opportunity Index
by Jeff CobbAdvocates,The House and Senate will soon be voting on the school aid budget, and students from low-income backgrounds need…

Contact Your Legislator to Support Students with the Greatest Needs
by Jeff CobbAdvocates,This week, the House of Representatives will be voting on their school aid budget. We need your help to…

Advocacy Alert — Michigan’s young readers need your support!
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