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Today at 1:49 PM  Tonight at 6, NBC25's Walter Smith-Randolph covers an education rally on the steps of the capitol in Lansing. This is in protest of a new law that could shut down struggling districts like Buena Vista.

Today at 12:36 PM  A training conference for school administrators and emergency responders across the state today features speakers who responded to last year's Connecticut school shooting.

Today at 12:10 AM  Dozens of residents in Clio packed Tuesday’s school board meeting, raising questions and concerns about next year's budget.  The district is not facing a deficit right now, but some people say they’re concerned because of the reality many public school districts in Michigan are facing - diminished enrollment and less funding from the state.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  The Buena Vista School district submitted a response Sunday to the State's evaluation of the district.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  The Buena Vista School Districts struggles are continuing this time shifting the focus to the parents and students while the districts most valuable resource runs thin.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A bill aimed at dissolving financially struggling districts like Buena Vista has passed the Michigan House of Representatives and is now headed to the state Senate.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  State officials could dissolve a deficit-ridden school district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation advancing quickly in Lansing.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A preliminary financial report of the Buena Vista school district says the district has been operating in the red for years. Now, district officials look to charter as a last ditch effort.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A Michigan owned school, Specs Howard is looking for potiential students in the areas of Media Arts, Graphic Design, and Digital Media Arts.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  As the Buena Vista school district superintendent lays out her plan for the next school year, there’s a new bill in Lansing that could dissolve the district before the superintendent’s plan is even given a chance.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Three schools in the Saginaw district are scheduled to close today.

Monday, June 10, 2013  End-of-year goodbyes will signal a season of change for hundreds of Saginaw students forced to move schools come this fall.  Three schools will be shutting down after Tuesday, in a move similar to the one Flint schools approved this year to close a budget gap.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Detroit has made more than $16 million by selling or leasing closed schools and vacant land.

Friday, June 07, 2013  This year, for many Flint students and teachers the last day of school is mixed with a tinge of sadness.

Friday, June 07, 2013  New school to open in the fall.