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$65 million increase for early ed expected to pass; creates 16,000 new...

Update: The state House has passed the proposed School Aid budget, including the $65 million increase for early education. The annual legislative brawl over how to spend the state's money is expected...

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Another study shows preK pays off, this time in Kalamazoo

Extra! Extra! High-quality preschool makes a difference. Actually, that's hardly breaking news. Study after study after study that has shown the benefits of high-quality preK, particularly for...

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Michigan looking for more early education funding in 2014

Over the past few weeks, amongst the holidays and the snowstorms, there has been a surprising amount of news about early education funding in the state. Most recently, Governor Snyder signaled he's...

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You want the cookie. How can you resist? One psychologist's strategy, and why...

Today, we have a story about the time one of the most famous television characters in history re-enacted one of the most famous psychology experiments in history. The character is Cookie Monster. And...

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What makes one Head Start program better than another? Here are some answers...

Head Start is one of the most important, and confusing, anti-poverty programs in existence. It serves nearly a million kids a year, at a cost of about $8.5 billion dollars this year to the federal...

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Head Start launched 50 years ago today. It transformed how we think about...

On this day in 1965, President Lyndon Johnson stood in the White House Rose Garden to announce a new program that would change the lives of millions of America's children. At the time, he called it...

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Study: Sesame Street helps kids stay on track in school

Today’s State of Opportunity story is brought to you by the letter "S," as in study. There’s a new study out that shows Big Bird, Snuffy, Bert and Ernie have a much bigger impact on kids’ lives than...

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State of Opportunity special: Your tax dollars at work

Michigan spends about $5.6 billion on social welfare programs a year, and that doesn't include health care. Even though that's only about 10% of the state's total budget, our passions and our politics...

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Want to make Michigan a top 10 education state? Here are some suggestions

Brian Whiston is the new guy in town at the Michigan Department of Education, and it looks like he's got poverty on the brain. Whiston and the state Board of Ed early this week convened a group of...

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The early education movement in Michigan isn't done yet.

Shortly before 10 a.m., the tall strangers in business suits arrive for their tour. "Morning," says Denise Brown, who is not a stranger, and not in a suit. She leads this early childhood program at...

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Retired military leaders worry not enough youth qualify for military service

After last week's attacks in Paris, President Barack Obama condemned the terrorists and pledged support to France, saying: "We stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance the people of...

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Could universal preschool close the achievement gap between rich and poor kids?

Many low-income, black, and Hispanic students start kindergarten without the academic skills they need to succeed. Compared to their white peers, African American and Hispanic kids are anywhere from 9...

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Early childhood teachers get small pay for shaping young minds

State of Opportunity has reported on the importance of early childhood education time and time again. Research shows the first five years of a kid's life lay the foundation for lifelong learning and...

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Teachers may play an important role in fostering student's interracial...

From kindergarten through high school, I attended schools with pretty racially diverse student populations. I've seen that same diversity reflected in the friendships I've maintained throughout my...

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Hear what policy makers need to know about funding pre-k

The Mackinac Policy Conference started yesterday. With the statehouse passing a $65 million increase for early education funding, that means about 16,000 new pre-school places for kids in Michigan....

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State Governors talk third grade reading; the new pre-K?

The Washington Post is convening three governors (NM, DE, MS) and several State School Superintendents to talk this morning about third grade reading scores. That indicator may get more attention in...

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Families flock to expanded preschool program, but demand still outstrips supply

Four-year-olds across Michigan are settling into their pre-school routine, with many programs starting up this week. Some 16,000 of these kids might not have been able to find spots in a high-quality...

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A "little nudge" from one listener's family to another

For the next few days we're featuring stories of ordinary listeners who read or heard a story on State of Opportunity and decided to give some of their resources or time as a result. We know many of...

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Free day care changed this family’s future. An anonymous donor made it...

Among the hundreds of stories produced by the State of Opportunity team was one about a Hillsdale family, Amanda and Mike Hood, and their two young daughters. Their story put a spotlight on the...

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Without access to affordable childcare, Michigan’s talent pool will erode,...

One of the biggest obstacles for low-income and poor families: child care and preschool. It's hard to get a job or go to classes when you have a 2-year-old on your hip.

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