When Blocking Social Media Critics, School Officials Have Protections, Supreme Court Says
In a closely watched case involving school board members and other public officials who block critical comments and users from their personal social media pages, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled that officials may be sued in some circumstances but set a test that will shield many posts and actions by the officials from First...
What’s being said nationally ahead of Michigan-Texas top-10 matchup
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US Signal Completes Acquisition of OneNeck
GRAND RAPIDS – US Signal Company has completed its acquisition of OneNeck IT Solutions LLC and OneNeck Data Center Holdings LLC from Telephone and Data Systems, a provider of wireless, broadband, video, voice, hosted and managed services to U.S. businesses.Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, OneNeck provides secure hybrid IT and multi-cloud solutions through data centers in six Western and...
There’s a Cost to Holding Back Struggling Readers. See How Much
Districts can end up footing most of the bill for implementing state “read by grade 3” mandates, new research suggests, but in the long run, struggling students may pay even more for being held back.Michigan is among 25 states and the District of Columbia with statewide reading initiatives that require schools to retain students who do...
Michigan vs. Texas: Betting preview, odds, and predictions
After waltzing through Week 1, the Michigan Wolverines face one of their toughest tests of the season Saturday against the Texas Longhorns in a noon ET kickoff on FOX.The 10th-ranked Wolverines are consensus 7.5-point underdogs across Michigan betting sites against the Longhorns, who enter this weekend ranked third nationally after a statement win in their opener.Can Michigan pull...
UMich BSU exits TAHRIR Coalition
The University of Michigan Black Student Union announced on Friday it would withdraw from the TAHRIR Coalition, a group of more than 90 pro-Palestine student organizations, citing concerns that Black voices and identities are not valued within the coalition. The BSU emphasized continued support for Palestinian liberation in its Instagram post announcing the withdrawal, reaffirming its call for the...
US Economy To Slow, But Keep Recession At Bay, Per U-M Forecast
ANN ARBOR – Despite a recent and rapid cooling of the labor market, the underlying momentum in the economy remains strong—meaning a slowdown is likely in the months ahead but not one that descends into a recession, according to University of Michigan economists.However, the researchers are quick to note that uncertainties abound, with a close presidential election, war...
The Eclipse Is Great for Learning. But It’s Tough on School Logistics
A total solar eclipse will cross a large swath of the country on April 8, sparking tough management choices for leaders of the school districts in its path.The rare astronomical event will provide an engaging science activity for students. But in many districts, concerns about traffic, crowds, and safety have eclipsed the potential upsides of the...
Eyesore to economic engine: Old GM plant’s rebirth to add 500 new jobs
WYOMING, MI – For more than a decade, the site of a massive former General Motors stamping plant in Wyoming has sat vacant and unutilized, the reminder of an auto giant that once employed hundreds before its closure during the Great Recession.Now, new life is being planned for the sprawling 75-acre campus that city leaders have been trying...
Ohio Capping Number Of Cannabis Dispensaries In Columbus, Cleveland And Cincinnati
TOLEDO – The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is capping the number of marijuana dispensaries allowed in some Ohio cities. The decision comes as officials prepare to approve more dual-use licenses which allow dispensaries to sell both medical and recreational marijuana.Data from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control shows the majority of the licenses approved so far are...