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Governor Whitmer announces $65 million plan to aid struggling schools, colleges in Michigan
Read full article: Governor Whitmer announces $65 million plan to aid struggling schools, colleges in MichiganIn a virtual press conference, Governor Whitmer announced sheโs was lending a helping hand the many schools districts and colleges that are having a hard time transitioning to online learning because of COVID-19. Aug. 19, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 94,278; Death toll now at 6,349โToday I am announcing $65 million in CARES Act funding for schools that need it the most. Whether itโs helping them access PPE or cleaning supplies or helping students mitigate the impact of learning Loss in districts that need it the most,โ said Governor Whitmer. โWe have to do everything we can to protect our students, our educators and support staff from Covid-19 and all of their families of course,โ Governor Whitmer Proclaimed. We still need the federal government to work together on a bi-partisan recovery package to support all Michigan Students and educators,โ Governor Whitmer concluded.
Gov. Whitmer dedicates $65M in federal funds to help Michigan schools
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer dedicates $65M in federal funds to help Michigan schoolsWhitmer dedicates $65M in federal funds to help Michigan schoolsPublished: August 19, 2020, 5:17 pmMichigan is using $65 million in federal funding to support school districts that are most significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Michigan announces $65M in CARES Act funding for schools amid coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Michigan announces $65M in CARES Act funding for schools amid coronavirus pandemicMichigan is using $65 million in federal funding to support school districts that are most significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The money is for school districts, higher education institutions, and โother education-related entities that have been most significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,โ according to the governorโs office. Districts will receive funding based on their numbers of economically disadvantaged students, special education students, and English language learners. Student Mental Health : Funding would enhance access to remote and in-person student mental health services. Remote Learning Materials and Training (digital and non-digital): Funds could address both digital and non-digital content where remote learning continues as an instructional delivery model.