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      <title>Michigan Schools Dominate NCAA Hockey Regional</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[There were a few Michigan Schools in the men's college basketball tournament but there is no shortage of Michigan teams in the NCAA Men's Hockey tournament. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-schools-dominate-ncaa-hockey-regional/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There were a few Michigan Schools in the men&apos;s college basketball tournament but there is no shortage of Michigan teams in the NCAA Men&apos;s Hockey tournament. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-schools-dominate-ncaa-hockey-regional/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>These 22 Towns Have the Worst-Rated Public Schools in Michigan</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Which towns have the worst schools in Michigan? Here are 22 Michigan towns that the school ratings website Niche gives its lowest marks. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/worst-public-schools-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Which towns have the worst schools in Michigan? Here are 22 Michigan towns that the school ratings website Niche gives its lowest marks. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/worst-public-schools-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>10 Elementary Schools With the Highest Rated Teachers in Michigan</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The school ratings website Niche has identified the 10 public elementary schools in Michigan that have the highest-rated teachers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/elementary-teachers-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The school ratings website Niche has identified the 10 public elementary schools in Michigan that have the highest-rated teachers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/elementary-teachers-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Schools Fight Absenteeism With Clean Clothes</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Attendance plays a key factor in a student's success, but many children in Michigan are not making it to school. While there may be several reasons why a child is absent from school, having clean clothes to wear shouldn't be one of them. And some Michigan schools are getting on board with a new incentive to combat that problem. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-schools-fight-absenteeism-with-clean-clothes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Attendance plays a key factor in a student&apos;s success, but many children in Michigan are not making it to school. While there may be several reasons why a child is absent from school, having clean clothes to wear shouldn&apos;t be one of them. And some Michigan schools are getting on board with a new incentive to combat that problem. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-schools-fight-absenteeism-with-clean-clothes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Schools Could Offer Gun Safety Training Soon</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:36:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A new bill introduced could allow students at Michigan schools the opportunity to earn credit through gun safety courses. If the bill is passed into law, firearms safety courses could be available to students in grades 6-12th. But, what exactly will the courses teach students and how will they earn credit? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/gun-safety-training-in-michigan-schools/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A new bill introduced could allow students at Michigan schools the opportunity to earn credit through gun safety courses. If the bill is passed into law, firearms safety courses could be available to students in grades 6-12th. But, what exactly will the courses teach students and how will they earn credit? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/gun-safety-training-in-michigan-schools/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Banned! 16 Books Not on the Shelves in Michigan Schools</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:45:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Freedom to read? Check out these 16 books that have been banned by Michigan schools. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/banned-books-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Freedom to read? Check out these 16 books that have been banned by Michigan schools. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/banned-books-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>You Are Being Recorded! Should Michigan Allow Cameras In School Bathrooms?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:35:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[School districts in Alabama & Colorado are allowing cameras in school bathrooms. Should Michigan allow cameras in school bathrooms? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/michigan-cameras-school-bathrooms/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[School districts in Alabama &amp; Colorado are allowing cameras in school bathrooms. Should Michigan allow cameras in school bathrooms? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/michigan-cameras-school-bathrooms/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Educators Eligible For Huge Sam’s Club Membership Discount</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:32:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As a part of the upcoming back-to-school season, Sam's Club is giving a 60% discount for their memberships to Michigan educators. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/michigan-educators-sams-club/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As a part of the upcoming back-to-school season, Sam&apos;s Club is giving a 60% discount for their memberships to Michigan educators. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/michigan-educators-sams-club/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>A Northern Michigan University Closes Doors 100 Years</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The graduates walked the stage for the very last time last week at one Northern Michigan university ending over 100 years of education. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/michigan-university-closes-after-100-years/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The graduates walked the stage for the very last time last week at one Northern Michigan university ending over 100 years of education. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/michigan-university-closes-after-100-years/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Should All Michigan Schools Have A Phone Ban Like This School District?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:04:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[One Michigan school district has noticed some great results from banning cell phones in schools. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-schools-cell-phone-ban/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:04:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[One Michigan school district has noticed some great results from banning cell phones in schools. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-schools-cell-phone-ban/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[One Michigan school district has noticed some great results from banning cell phones in schools. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-schools-cell-phone-ban/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[With the active  shelter in place order, many are questioning if and when the schools will reopen. <a href="https://wgrd.com/gov-whitmer-says-its-very-unlikely-schools-will-reopen-this-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With the active  shelter in place order, many are questioning if and when the schools will reopen. <a href="https://wgrd.com/gov-whitmer-says-its-very-unlikely-schools-will-reopen-this-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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