Strengthen schools and open the doors of educational
opportunities to all citizens
opportunities to all citizens
Michigan will need a highly skilled and highly educated workforce to be a powerhouse in the 21st century global economy, and it all starts in the classroom. Beginning with high-quality early childhood education and continuing through high school and beyond, we must ensure that every student has the opportunity to get the education needed to compete for the good-paying jobs of the future. In addition, House Democrats want to ensure that every resident who wants to go to college or trade school has the chance to do so.
Individuals, groups could buy pre-paid tuition, state scholarships for local students
- — December 02, 2008
Cities get boost to help fund public safety, other essential services
- — July 23, 2008
Plan slashes over $100 million in government spending, protects vital services
- — June 28, 2008
House plan would provide free tuition in areas with high poverty, unemployment
- — March 27, 2008
Michigan Promise Zone Act would designate areas statewide, ensure college access
- — December 13, 2007
Program would provided funding to hire additional teachers, reduce class sizes
- — October 08, 2007