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Lori Higgins
Coverage of Lori Higgins in the Nexus archive.
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- What Detroiters should know about the proposed school operating millage on the Aug. 4 ballot
Detroit voters will decide on a proposed school operating millage on Aug. 4. Rejecting it could cost Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) over $100 million next year.
- How should Michigan’s next governor improve education? We want to hear from you.
Education is a critical issue in Michigan's gubernatorial race, with the winner set to shape policies affecting 1.3 million public school students. Chalkbeat Detroit and the Detroit Free Press are collaborating to cover education issues and seeking resident input through a survey. Low proficiency rates in reading and math, compared to national averages, highlight challenges in Michigan's schools.