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Good morning, this is Hannah with Chalkbeat Detroit.

In the headlines today, Lori Higgins reports Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is one of five governors asking significant questions about the federal scholarship tax credit program.

“We seek clarity on whether and how the program can provide meaningful opportunities for public school students while avoiding unintended consequences that could divert resources from or otherwise weaken our public education systems,” a letter from the governors says.

Plus, Rachel Fradette reports on what teachers are learning in the state’s mandated LETERS training, which is based on the science of reading. The new requirement comes as Michigan’s reading scores continue to fall.

So far, more than 8,000 educators have graduated from LETRS training and another 4,300 are currently enrolled, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Currently, 28 school districts have adopted or signed on for the state’s LETRS training, MDE officials said.

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