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Test scores turning a corner thanks to curriculum, policies, and especially teachers

by Melissa McPherson Student literacy and math test scores have been under scrutiny for several years now, especially here in Michigan where math and reading scores generally rank in the lower half nationally. Recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP 2024) places Michigan around 44th in 4th-grade reading and 31st in 8th-grade math. […]

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HELPING PEOPLE MOVE FORWARD WITH THEIR LIVES

Gormley Law Offices, PLC, is an established law firm that is dedicated to providing quality legal services to clients in Fowlerville, Howell, Webberville, Morrice, Stockbridge, Williamston, Byron & Bancroft. Our practice is primarily focused on family law and divorce, with additional services offered in bankruptcy, criminal law, estate planning and municipal law. Whatever legal challenge […]

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Active Aging: The everyday practice of adoration: At the senior center and in the community

by Alexa M. Ten Eyck Cards paired with flowers or sweet treats have long been a part of Valentine’s Day celebrations. These symbols offer a visible expression of a deeper idea: adoration. Adoration is the intentional practice of noticing people and responding with care and appreciation. While it is often framed as a personal or […]

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Dear Gabbie…

“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals…especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: I occasionally post on a community-wide Facebook page, but it always seems as though someone sends the discussion off the rails by turning it hateful. […]