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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 Nov. 10-11, 2018

WKAR Public Media | By Morgan Springer

Published November 9, 2018 at 7:17 PM EST

Top row: Lansing students with PBS playpads; Cesar HS Academy students; 2nd row: Rep.-elect Elissa Slotkin, Fmr. Gov. James Blanchard, Journalist Cokie Roberts; Bottom row: woman fishing in U.P.

On November 10-11 edition of Current State: recapping the pink & blue wave from Election 2018; passage of legalization of marijuana in Michigan; PBS Playtime expanding their role in Lansing schools & the growing demographic of anglers in the U.P.

Emily Fox & Cheyna Roth recap pink & blue wave in Election 2018

One-on-one with Rep.-elect Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) of 8th congressional district

Cheyna Roth & Jake Neher on State legislative leaders

Alexandra Schmidt of Bridge magazine on when marijuana legalization in Michigan starts

Former Gov. James Blanchard talks about his November 27 forum featuring Cokie Roberts

New documentary on Hispanic students' quest for college education screening - November 14 - 4:00 p.m. at WKAR-TV, 404 Wilson Road, East Lansing

WKAR, Lansing Schools Expand PBS Playtime Pads Project

Women anglers increasing in Michigan

Calidore String Quartet/90.5 Classical New Release Of The Month