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Making the Grade in Michigan

Listen Tuesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m. on 90.5 WKAR-FMAccording to the Kids Count report of April 2018, 56% of third graders in Michigan are not proficient in English Language Arts. At the same time, some new public school teachers in Michigan are leaving the classroom because they do not earn enough money for a decent living. Virtual and charter schools are on the rise in Michigan. And in some communities there are breakthroughs in raising better readers.Covering education in Michigan is complex, but WKAR is committed to reporting on the problems, searching for solutions, and holding leaders accountable.Listen for Making The Grade in Michigan with WKAR education reporter Kevin Lavery every Tuesday at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m. on 90.5 WKAR-FM's Morning Edition.

Current State for May 5-6, 2018

WKAR Public Media | By Kevin Lavery,

Scott Pohl, Karel Vega

Published May 5, 2018 at 11:46 AM EDT

Condoleezza Rice, Dr. Mona Hanna-Atisha, Elie Wiesel, Stevie Wonder, Mitch Albom — Upper left: Dr. Condoleezza Rice, Upper right: Dr. Mona Hannah-Attisha; Lower left: Elie Wiesel; Lower middle: Stevie Wonder; Lower right: Mitch Albom

This weekend's Current State updates you on school walkouts, Adado Park in Lansing, Michigan roads, the next generation of veggie burgers and memorable moments from past Michigan State University commencement speakers.

Kevin Lavery reports on walkout at Grand Ledge High School

Katie Cook reports on improvements at Adado Riverfront Park in Lansing

Scott Pohl reports on the state of Michigan roads and bridges

Serving Up Science tastes the next generation veggie burger

Kevin Lavery reports on MSTEP test challenges

Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Michigan teachers discouraging their son from becoming a teacher

Peter Whorf reports on the 90.5 Classical New Release of the Month

COMMENCEMENT SPEECHES

Stevie Wonder - view video of the entire speech here

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUzQUKNJSVw

Elie Wiesel - view video of the entire speech here