wyoming http://michiganradio.org en Project in 23 Michigan schools seeks healthy approach http://michiganradio.org/post/project-23-michigan-schools-seeks-healthy-approach <p>DETROIT (AP) - Michigan education officials are launching a pilot project in 23 high schools that aims to boost academic achievement by incorporating physical, emotional and social health programs.<br><br>The effort dubbed "think.respect." is funded through a $24 million federal grant and will be administered by the Michigan Department of Education. Schools were selected based partly on persistently low achievement.<br> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:10:24 +0000 associated press 9659 at http://michiganradio.org