Newspaper Articles – Michal Conger

Tennessee Democrat Proposes Parent Trigger Bill

Michal Conger
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February 12, 2013
A Parent Trigger bill that aims to give parents more influence in their children’s schools is making its way through the Tennessee legislature.

Older Investors Relieve Young Entrepreneurs of Student Debt

Michal Conger
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September 03, 2012
With the cost of college increasing exponentially over the past 40 years, most graduates begin adulthood thousands of dollars in debt.

Michigan Lawmakers Revive 401(k)-Style Teacher Pension Reform

Michal Conger
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July 31, 2012
To address Michigan’s chronically deficit-laden pension system, Michigan Senate Republicans are reviving an effort to switch new public school employees to 401(k)-style retirement plans.

Some Schools Ask Students to Grade Teachers

Michal Conger
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June 13, 2012
As more schools and districts begin adding objective components to annual teacher evaluations, some are asking students to flip the traditional arrangement and grade their t