Classroom Phone Ban and Academic Achievement
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A new ban on cell phones in classrooms and increased spending on schools aimed on increasing Michigan students' math and reading skills.
Guests:
- Dr. Craig Douglas - Former Carrolton Public Schools Superintendent
- Dr. Ramont Roberts - Saginaw Public Schools Superintendent
Environment Report
Climate Teaching Resources, Rare Michigan Grasshopper, Mysterious Lake Huron Sinkhole
Teachers who have questions about our changing climate may want to check out an online resource at Climate.us. What was Lake Huron like 2.5 billion years ago? Researchers and online viewers got a peek this week.
Lifelines
Ray Bolger
Ray Bolger is one of the all-time greatest dancers with his best known performance as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz.
Flint: The 19th Century
Alexis de Tocqueville Comes to Michigan
In 1831, French writer Alexis de Tocqueville visited Flint as part of his travels in the United States, which he later wrote about in his book, "Democracy in America."
Restored to Glory
1920s and 1930s Cars
Ken MacKinnon talks about his collection of antique cars and his appreciation for the artistry of cars from the Art Deco era.