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News from April 2020

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53.4 percent of economically disadvantaged students in Tri County Area Schools academically ready for EBRW in college (2017-2018)

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 28, 2020

53.4 percent of economically disadvantaged students in Tri County Area Schools were academically ready for evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) in college in the 2017-2018 academic year, a worse result than the overall average for all students in the district.

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68.6 percent of male students in Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) academically ready for EBRW in college (2017-2018)

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 28, 2020

68.6 percent of male students in Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) were academically ready for evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) in college in the 2017-2018 academic year, a worse result than the overall average for all students in the district.

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Gas prices near zip code 49356 for the week of April 13-19

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 28, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 49356 for the week of April 13-19 is $2.39, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.39.

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Brittany Jackson earns $24,337 in 2018 at Kalamazoo Public Schools

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 28, 2020

Brittany Jackson made $24,337 in 2018 working as a public employee at Kalamazoo Public Schools, ranking the worker in the 43rd percentile in terms of pay among Michigan public employees with available salary information.

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Hania Hussein earns $51,533 in 2018 at Kalamazoo Public Schools

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 28, 2020

Hania Hussein made $51,533 in 2018 working as a public employee at Kalamazoo Public Schools, ranking the worker in the 66th percentile in terms of pay among Michigan public employees with available salary information.

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6.1 percent of economically disadvantaged students in Conner Creek Academy East ready for math in college (2017-2018)

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 28, 2020

6.1 percent of economically disadvantaged students in Conner Creek Academy East were ready for math in college in the 2017-2018 academic year, a worse result than the overall average for all students in the district.

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Wayne Skislak earns $5,171 in 2018 at Kenowa Hills Public Schools

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 28, 2020

Wayne Skislak earned $5,171 working for Kenowa Hills Public Schools in 2018, putting the employee in the 15th percentile in pay among Michigan public employees.

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Nicole Canfield earns $5,308 in 2018 at Kalamazoo Public Schools

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 28, 2020

Nicole Canfield earned $5,308 working for Kalamazoo Public Schools in 2018, putting the employee in the 15th percentile in pay among Michigan public employees.

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48.3 percent of female students in Central Montcalm Public Schools academically ready for EBRW in college (2017-2018)

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 28, 2020

48.3 percent of female students in Central Montcalm Public Schools were academically ready for evidence-based reading and writing (EBRW) in college in the 2017-2018 academic year, a better result than the overall average for all students in the district.

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16.4 percent of economically disadvantaged students in Arts Academy in the Woods ready for math in college (2017-2018)

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 28, 2020

16.4 percent of economically disadvantaged students in Arts Academy in the Woods were ready for math in college in the 2017-2018 academic year, a better result than the overall average for all students in the district.

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Kalamazoo Public Schools employee Joyce Ssessanga's receives 34.9% less pay in 2018

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 28, 2020

Joyce Ssessanga earned $14,528 working at Kalamazoo Public Schools in 2018, 34.9% less than in 2017.

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Michael Hughes earns $106,642 in 2018 at Kalamazoo Public Schools

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 28, 2020

Michael Hughes made $106,642 in 2018 working as a public employee at Kalamazoo Public Schools, ranking the worker in the 98th percentile in terms of pay among Michigan public employees with available salary information.

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Pamela Ide earns $75,777 in 2018 at Kalamazoo Public Schools

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 28, 2020

Pamela Ide made $75,777 in 2018 working as a public employee at Kalamazoo Public Schools, ranking the worker in the 86th percentile in terms of pay among Michigan public employees with available salary information.

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Kalamazoo Public Schools employee Magnolia Little's receives 36.9% less pay in 2018

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 28, 2020

Magnolia Little earned $14,780 working at Kalamazoo Public Schools in 2018, 36.9% less than in 2017.

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MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Five Welcome Center restroom facilities to close due to maintenance staff layoffs

By Press release submission | Apr 27, 2020

Restrooms at five additional Michigan Welcome Centers will be closed from Saturday, April 25, through Sunday, May 10

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CONSUMERS ENERGY NORTH KENT: Saginaw Community Foundation receives $10,000 grant for COVID-19 relief efforts

By Press release submission | Apr 27, 2020

Our Foundation is focusing on assisting nonprofits across Michigan that are providing critical programs and services for Michigan’s children

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Rep. Lower asks Gov. Whitmer to ease off restrictions preventing outdoor activity

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 27, 2020

Joining a chorus of those questioning COVID-19-related restrictions set by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, state Rep. James Lower (R-Greenville) has voiced his opposition to Whitmer's latest executive order.

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Three architect licenses set to expire during 2020 in ZIP 49306

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 27, 2020

Three architect licenses held by individuals from ZIP 49306 are set to expire during 2020, according to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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Steven Barber earns $5,166 in 2018 at Kalamazoo Public Schools

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 27, 2020

Steven Barber earned $5,166 working for Kalamazoo Public Schools in 2018, putting the employee in the 14th percentile in pay among Michigan public employees.

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Shelly Kamp earns $5,150 in 2018 at Tri-County Area Schools

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 27, 2020

Shelly Kamp earned $5,150 working for Tri-County Area Schools in 2018, putting the employee in the 14th percentile in pay among Michigan public employees.