http://michiganradio.org en http://michiganradio.org/post/kids-poverty-michigan-ranks-among-worst <p>A new report on child well-being ranks Michigan in the bottom half of all states: 32nd overall, down two spots from last year.&nbsp;</p> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:19:46 +0000 Kate Wells 8442 at http://michiganradio.org For kids in poverty, Michigan ranks among the worst http://michiganradio.org/post/lansing-school-board-may-consider-closing-schools-2-weeks <p>The Lansing school district may decide in two weeks whether it will close schools&nbsp;to save money.</p><p>The school district is considering ways to restructure to deal with&nbsp;a declining enrollment and diminishing state aid.</p><p>Last night, the Lansing school board heard from people opposed to any plans to&nbsp;close schools. Lansing resident Richard Kibbee&nbsp; says the school board should not take the recommendations for which schools to close from a superintendent who is&nbsp;retiring in a few months.</p> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:53:41 +0000 Steve Carmody 5868 at http://michiganradio.org Lansing school board may consider closing schools in 2 weeks