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Michigan Pre-K for All sets students up for success
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (343+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -Pre-K for All is helping eliminate barriers for Michigan families and giving kids a good educational foundation. Financial barriers are a common challenge, especially when finding quality care for your child. "A lot of day cares cost…...
Why Michigan’s budget is tightening and what it means for you
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (75+ words) Why Michigan's budget is tightening and what it means for you'WILX Why Michigan's budget is tightening and what it means for you Michigan Pre-K for All sets students up for success Ionia Theater hosts tribute event honoring 35 years since Desert…...
Michigan House passes bill requiring cell phone bans in classrooms
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (405+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The Michigan House passed a bill requiring school districts to ban cell phones during classroom instruction, with lawmakers voting 99-10 in favor of the measure. House Bill 4141 aims to reduce classroom distractions by prohibiting smartphones during class in…...
MSU’s Community Unity Dinner kicks off week of MLK Day celebrations
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (139+ words) EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As part of a weeklong series of events honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.s legacy, Michigan State University is holding its annual Community Unity Dinner Thursday night in the Big Ten rooms at…...
MSU hosts annual Community Unity Dinner honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (121+ words) EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan State University will host its annual Community Unity Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 15, marking the start of a series of campus events honoring civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Thursday marks what would have been…...
This Day in Michigan History: First ever Michigan Agricultural College president appointed
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (92+ words) This Day in Michigan History: First ever Michigan Agricultural College president appointed'WILX EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - On this day in 1856, Joseph Williams is appointed the first president of the newly-created Agricultural College. It's the institution that would grow into Michigan…...
This Day in Michigan History: First ever MSU president appointed
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (76+ words) This Day in Michigan History: First ever MSU president appointed'WILX This Day in Michigan History: First ever MSU president appointed Eaton Rapids calls for community input on America 250 celebration Detroit Auto Show kicks off with Media Day Sen. Slotkin is…...
Bill to prevent Michigan kids from using cell phones during school passes House
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (197+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A bill that aims to reduce cellphone distraction in Michigan schools has passed the State House, lawmakers announced on Wednesday. House Bill 4141 would prohibit public K-12 students from using smartphones during school instructional periods. The bill includes provisions…...
State awards nearly $10M to expand preschool classrooms
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (113+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The state is awarding nearly $10 million to open or expand preschool classrooms across Michigan. The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential has awarded $9.7 million in Great Start Readiness Program start-up grants. The funding will support…...
Michigan leaders unveil study on public universities’ economic impact
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (62+ words) Michigan leaders unveil study on public universities" economic impact'WILX Michigan leaders unveil study on public universities" economic impact Jackson residents raise concerns about city"s Lead Service Line Program Trump visits Detroit, defends economic policies amid criticism Lansing"s Code…...