Allies applaud Whitmer’s literacy push as GOP House looms, progressives look for action

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 1,007

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Although some view the student-centered education proposals unveiled Wednesday by Gretchen Whitmer in her final State of the State address as a proven way to address childhood literacy, others doubt she can advance the policies in a hostile Republican-controlled House of Representatives.

Whitmer said her last year in office will focus on boosting literacy with new methods that other states have tried with proven success. Those methods include teaching reading skills earlier, and fully funding …

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