Michigan Schools Taking Direction from Governor Granholm
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Michigan Schools Embrace Governor Granholm’s Vision
Summary:
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm is spearheading an educational transformation in Michigan, inspired by a 2005 recommendation from the Cherry Commission on Higher Education. Their advice to double the number of college graduates led to Granholm’s ambitious small high school initiative.
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm is driving a significant educational reform in Michigan. In 2005, the Cherry Commission on Higher Education advised the state to double its college graduate numbers to enhance its economic competitiveness. Granholm responded by launching a small high school initiative aimed at Michigan schools.
Granholm believes that smaller high schools foster better relationships between students and teachers, creating an environment conducive to rigorous coursework and college readiness. Nationwide, evidence supports the positive impact of smaller schools and classes on student outcomes. Partnering with the Skillman Foundation, Granholm is encouraging Michigan schools to innovate and expand smaller high school models. The Foundation plays a key role in organizing and supporting this initiative.
The focus is on transforming schools that underperform according to the No Child Left Behind Act and those in districts with high dropout rates. These schools are prioritized for redevelopment.
Following the Cherry Commission’s advice, Granholm urged state lawmakers to simplify the process for renovating and constructing new schools. Through her Jobs Today program, Michigan school districts can borrow up to $180 million over three years for these projects, provided the new schools accommodate only 400-500 students each.
Granholm’s program also includes:
- A proposed New Merit Scholarship offering a minimum of $4,000 for students who complete at least two years of college.
- A call for a statewide mandatory curriculum to equip students with essential skills for further education post-high school.
- Starting with the class of 2008, students will be required to take the ACT, an initiative to ease their path to college.
Michigan schools aim to prepare students for success in college, careers, and life. Governor Granholm’s initiative is raising the bar, striving to ensure all students view a college degree as attainable. Both the Governor and Michigan schools are committed to guiding students toward a successful future, emphasizing the importance of higher education as a reachable goal.
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