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In our top stories today, Matt Barnum reports on career and technical education — possibly the last bipartisan issue in America. Matt compiled research on the benefits and limits of CTE.
Also in the news, our friends at BridgeDetroit spent eight months talking to teens about what they need from their city. Be sure to check out their youth guide to civic engagement zine and keep an eye out for content from their new Youth Ambassadors.
Read those stories and more linked below.
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BridgeDetroit has spent 8 months talking to teens about what they need from their city. Here’s what we learned, BridgeDetroit
Federal court sides with state; dismisses 31aa lawsuit, Gongwer Michigan (Paywall)
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