https://www.wcmu.org/tags/islands Islands en-US Copyright Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:06:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-14/michigans-island-schools-desperate-for-teachers-is-building-homes-the-answer In vacation hotspots, schools struggle to find teachers because housing is often well beyond their pay. A bill pending in the state Legislature would allow schools to build or buy housing for their employees. Some say that’s a good idea but wonder how it’ll work. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:06:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-14/michigans-island-schools-desperate-for-teachers-is-building-homes-the-answer Justin A. Hinkley https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2017-09-14/great-lakes-islands-to-hold-first-ever-summit The first ever Great Lakes islands summit will be held September 25-26 on Beaver Island to discuss issues specific to island communities.The Great Lakes… Thu, 14 Sep 2017 18:35:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2017-09-14/great-lakes-islands-to-hold-first-ever-summit