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Direct linkJordan S. Berne; Brian A. Jacob; Christina Weiland; Katharine O. Strunk – National Bureau of Economic Research, 2025
State laws that mandate in-grade retention for struggling readers are widespread in the U.S., covering 34% of public-school third graders in 2023-24. This study investigates the impacts of Michigan's third-grade reading law on subsequent test scores and school progress outcomes for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 third-grade cohorts. Using a regression…
Descriptors: Grade Repetition, Reading Difficulties, Public Schools, Grade 3
Download full textBlack, Shaun M.; Owens, Michael A.; Randall, E. Vance; Boxley, Brod; White, Willie L., II – Voices of Reform, 2022
This mixed-methods case study examines the emergency financial management legislation enacted in Michigan from 2009 to 2018 as an education policy for governance reform in three local school districts: Detroit, Highland Park, and Muskegon Heights. From its inception, the emergency financial manager law was an intervention strategy for local…
Descriptors: Governance, Educational Change, Educational Finance, Emergency Programs
Editorial Projects in Education, 2024
With its focus on evidence-based instruction, the science of reading (SOR) is crucial to ensuring all students unlock strong literacy skills, the foundation for future success. This Spotlight will help readers get up to speed with the latest state initiatives; review a reading comprehension glossary highlighting the key components for success;…
Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Program Effectiveness, State Legislation, Teaching Methods
Melissa Ann Bishop – ProQuest LLC, 2022
For over 100 years, reading has been a critical topic of discussion in the education field. Theories have been developed and revised on how children learn to read and as more research was completed (Crawford, 1995). Literacy and reading scores around the United States have been low for over ten years. In 2019, only 32% of 4th graders nationwide…
Descriptors: Emergent Literacy, Coaching (Performance), Literacy, Educational Legislation
Freidhoff, Joseph R.; Borup, Jered; Stimson, Rebecca J.; DeBruler, Kristen – Journal of Online Learning Research, 2015
Emerging research suggests that on-site mentors can play an important role in supporting K-12 online learners, yet in practice there is wide variability in what mentoring looks like from program to program. Recently, states like Michigan have expanded online course access programs, accelerating the need for better on-ground support models for…
Descriptors: Mentors, Elementary Secondary Education, Online Courses, Public Schools
Schneider, Ann M. – School Business Affairs, 1998
Over 166,000 students attend charter schools. President Clinton has called for the creation of 3,000 charter schools by 2000. This article examines effects of "weak" versus "strong" charter-school laws, discusses charters' pros and cons, explains funding challenges, and reviews preliminary findings on charter schools'…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Educational Benefits, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Problems
Peer reviewedMowbray, Carol T.; And Others – Administration in Mental Health, 1985
Presents results of a 2-year study of Michigan's recipient rights protection system. Found weaknesses in the use of the system and its integration into agency operations, but overall effectiveness. Discusses implications of the system for other states. (Author/MCF)
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Knowledge Level, Mental Health Programs, Patients
Harris, Debbi – Education Policy Center at Michigan State University, 2006
Helping novice teachers both improves their effectiveness and increases the likelihood they will remain in teaching. Ignoring the needs of novices is costly, in terms of both student achievement and teacher turnover. This brief discusses the strategies used by districts as they strive to offer high quality induction programs in an environment of…
Descriptors: Beginning Teacher Induction, Beginning Teachers, State Standards, Teacher Improvement
