https://www.wcmu.org/tags/read Read en-US Copyright Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:20:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-23/northern-michigan-school-goes-no-screens-to-boost-literacy-is-it-the-right-approach Elementary students in Mesick Consolidated Schools will no longer be using computers in the classroom as the district shifts gears towards a focus on literacy education. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:20:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-23/northern-michigan-school-goes-no-screens-to-boost-literacy-is-it-the-right-approach Daniel Schoenherr, Cadillac News https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-26/reading-month-brings-awareness-to-local According to the United Way of Midland County, 45% of the County's 3rd graders are testing below reading level. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:07:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-26/reading-month-brings-awareness-to-local Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-24/report-michigan-shows-improvement-in-child-poverty-teen-birth-rate The 2023 Kids Count report shows positive and negative trends among Michigan's children. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:48:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-24/report-michigan-shows-improvement-in-child-poverty-teen-birth-rate Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-09/reading-month-is-carrying-a-different-tone-for-gaylord-community-schools March has been declared “Reading Month” in the state of Michigan and the Gaylord Community Schools see this as an opportunity of returning to somewhat normal operations. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:27:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-09/reading-month-is-carrying-a-different-tone-for-gaylord-community-schools Rick Brewer