How to watch Michigan State vs. Maryland (9/7/24): TV channel, kickoff time, live stream
Michigan State got the job done in its season opener, but it wasn’t pretty as it hung on at home against Florida Atlantic. Now, it has to head on the road to open Big Ten play in what promises to be a tougher test.· Watch the Michigan State Spartans on FuboTV (free trial)· Watch the Michigan State Spartans...
How to Optimize Your Commercial Solar Panel System for Maximum Efficiency
Investing in commercial solar panels is a smart way for businesses to reduce energy costs and support sustainability. As companies work to lower their carbon footprint and manage expenses, solar energy offers an affordable and eco-friendly solution. With ongoing advancements in this field, it’s important for businesses to stay updated and make the most of their solar investments....
How One District Moved to a ‘Knowledge-Building’ Curriculum: 3 Key Takeaways
At the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, educators in the Portage schools outside of Kalamazoo, Mich., decided to overhaul how they taught reading comprehension.Instead of focusing on teaching skills and strategies—such as finding the main idea of a passage, or comparing and contrasting characters—they would structure units around topics in science, social studies, and world...
How institutional trust evaporated overnight
In a world where information is more accessible than ever, I, like many Americans, find myself increasingly skeptical of the news I consume. Once-trusted sources of factual reporting now feel tainted by bias, sensationalism and ulterior motives. This distrust is not born out of cynicism, but is instead rooted in the troubling evolution of how society produces and...
Who is the ‘we’ at the University of Michigan?
I read, with some incredulity, the statement sent out on Aug. 31 to the University of Michigan community by University President Santa Ono, University Provost Laurie McCauley and Martino Harmon, the University’s vice president of student life. The message represents their attempt to define the parameters of permissible protest on campus and to justify shutting down a recent...
Dear Abby: Friends recorded husband’s songs before he died, then came out with own album
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 42 years passed away a year and a half ago. He was a talented singer. Five months before he died, while he was still well enough to sing, two young ladies came to our home with a keyboard and microphones and recorded him singing worship songs. This was supposed to be so that...
How Long Does It Take to Settle a Car Accident Injury Claim?
In big rig accidents, liability often extends beyond just the driver, involving trucking companies, maintenance providers, and even regulatory agencies. Factors such as driver fatigue, cargo overload, and equipment failure complicate the issue, making accountability a complex matter. Trucking companies may be held liable if they neglect training or maintenance protocols, while inadequate upkeep by maintenance providers can...
Teacher Layoffs Are Mounting. How Districts Can Soften the Blow
Amid an expected $44 million budget deficit largely attributed to the end of federal COVID relief funds, the Fort Worth school board in February approved the elimination of 133 jobs; 129 of them had been funded by pandemic aid.The Texas district is one of many that has come face to face with a stark reality: Schools...
Where there’s a Will, Cass City finds a way to run past Hemlock
1/27HEMLOCK, MI – For a brief moment in time, Will Perry contemplated quitting the family business.His father, however, reminded him that he was a Perry, and Perrys play football for Cass City.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to...
Detroit’s Economic Picture Improves Though Gains Tempered By Income Challenges
ANN ARBOR – Detroit’s payroll jobs and the number of employed residents are expected to continue to climb during the next few years along with sustained real wage growth, according to University of Michigan economists.Still, positive trends are tempered by challenges that include more than three-fifths of Detroiters living in lower-income households—more than twice the national average.The Detroit Economic...
