I want to make this clear I will not send our kids and our education workforce into our schools unless it is safe to do so, plain and simple. I have made decisions based on science and facts to keep Michiganders safe since the beginning, and wont stop now.
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Tonight, I announced that in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan, I am ordering the closure of all K-12 school buildings to students starting Monday, March 16 until Sunday, April 5. School buildings are scheduled to reopen on Monday, April 6.
For the sake of our students, their families, and the more than 100,000 teachers and staff in our state, I have made the difficult decision to close our school facilities for the remainder of the school year.
Today, I announced that we are launching Futures for Frontliners, the first program in the country offering tuition-free college to the Michiganders who provided frontline services during the COVID-19 Stay Home, Stay Safe orders between April - June 2020. https://t.co/g6Y6qynxCk
Teachers, I see you going above and beyond for your students right now. Im so grateful for your dedication to their well-being. Reply to this tweet and tell me about a teacher that is putting in extra work to connect with their kids. I want to hear about it =G
March is still reading month, and since I didn't get a chance to read to as many students as I was hoping to, I decided to read to as many kids as possible right here! https://t.co/2PiK2EAqtj
Our frontliners have risked their lives for our communities during the #COVID19 crisis. Today, I announced the Futures for Frontliners program to provide a tuition-free pathway to college or a technical certificate for essential workers who dont have a college degree. https://t.co/PLg6OLEj4Y
Since our announcement yesterday, Ive watched educators and administrators rally together with positivity and enthusiasm to plan out how we will ensure our kids continue their education.
This week, and every week, I am extraordinarily grateful for the persistence, dedication, and excellence of our educators. #TeacherAppreciationWeek https://t.co/KRtDpTqkau
On Friday, I signed an Executive Order to create the Return to Learn Advisory Council. The council will provide recommendations on how to safely, equitably, and efficiently return to school in the fall. If youd like to serve on the council, apply at: https://t.co/dJ0hBXwPvu