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# PODCAST: 5 Things To Know Plus Michigan Schools In Danger Of Major Teacher Layoffs, District Closures
- URL: https://www.dailydetroit.com/podcast-5-things-to-know-plus-michigan-schools-in-danger-of-major-teacher-layoffs-district-closures/
- Published: 2020-05-14T11:00:46.000Z
- Updated: 2024-02-25T22:31:34.000Z
- Author: Jer Staes
- Tags: #wordpress, #Import 2024-02-25 18:12, #admin

On today’s show (with timestamps! Thanks listener Amy for the suggestion).

1:02 An update on where we stand on the Coronavirus statewide

6:05 The City of Detroit is greatly expanding testing, finding out some trends and will offer testing to barber shops, salons and dentists when they open

11:05 A protest is planned in the Capitol – again – and this time there would be arrests if people brandish weapons

14:05 The Coronavirus is decimating Michigan’s budget, and one of the worst-hit areas could be our schools. Ron French from Bridge Magazine joins us to talk about the possibility of up to a 25% cut which would mean teacher layoffs, increased class sizes, and even possible district closures. Here’s his piece: [https://www.bridgemi.com/talent-education/gop-leader-25-percent-cuts-michigan-schools-coronavirus](https://www.bridgemi.com/talent-education/gop-leader-25-percent-cuts-michigan-schools-coronavirus?ref=dailydetroit.com)

24:25 We update you on some reopenings like Supino and Avalon

26:30 A pair of Detroit non-profits are giving away 10,000 facemasks

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