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Friday, May 17, 2013  The state included questions in the tests that were not supposed to be there.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Some in the Michigan Legislature would like to drop the Common Core standards.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The group is looking at making "value" schools that operate at less then $5,000 per student.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Student results are up in most categories.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Governor Rick Snyder called for changes in how the state pays for student learning.  If lawmakers approve the new bill, the proposal would replace the 1979 School Aid Act.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  State education officials are using three new designations to rank academic achievement at schools across Michigan.

Friday, December 30, 2011  Gov. Snyder worked to keep former state representative Paul Scott from being recalled.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Rep. Paul Scott conceded to a recall Tuesday night before results had completely been reported.

Monday, October 31, 2011  NBC25 has obtained a document from the right leaning Mackinac Center for Public Policy that was obtained via a Freedom of Information request from Grand Blanc Schools that shows a net increase of 9 teachers in the Grand Blanc School District over last year, right in the Representative's backyard.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  The Rep. Paul Scott recall has made it back on the November ballot.

Monday, October 17, 2011  Lawmakers are debating over the best place to spend the extra cash.  The options include paying off the deficit, padding the “rainy day” fund, and restoring cuts to education.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  A judge has temporarily blocked all recall efforts against Rep. Paul Scott.

Saturday, September 10, 2011  Opponents say it's political payback

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  Dow Corning has developed a new curriculum that teaches middle school students about solar energy. Do you think that teaching middle school children about solar energy will help Michigan become a leader in the science in the future?

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  A newly proposed bill would allow parents to take time off of work in order to be more involved in their children’s education.