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Students for a Free Economy (SFE)
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

Students for a Free Economy (SFE) is a nonpartisan educational organization dedicated to promoting the benefits of free markets, civil society and individual liberty. SFE accomplishes this goal by establishing a presence at colleges and universities, providing resources and materials, developing future leaders in the free-market movement and acting as a network for students to connect with like-minded peers, faculty, mentors and entrepreneurs who share their passion for a free economy and society. SFE provides you with the ammunition to combat the false idea that government knows better than individuals how to run their lives. SFE’s events, contests, and resources help you understand and advance freedom wherever you are.

Michigan Votes web site
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

Searchable database on Michigan legislative information, with a lot of flexibility. An invaluable resource for keeping up on Michigan laws and lawmakers.

Mackinac Center debate workshops
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

"Resolved: That the United States federal government should establish an ocean policy substantially increasing protection of marine natural resources." For dates and locations of the debate series, see web page.

Good government in Michigan
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

A new web site that posts "plain English" descriptions of every bill, amendment, and vote, is enhancing state government’s already admirable record of accountability.

New tool helps Michiganians keep government accountable
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

The Mackinac Center's powerful new Web database tracks every vote on every state legislative action. (09/2001)

School Choice 2000: What's Happening in the States: Michigan
Source: The Heritage Foundation
MI, United States

Education statistics, the legal context for school choice, and a summary of recent developments in the state. Also provides contact information and links to information in the other states and U.S. territories.

the counterpoint
Source: Thomas Bolivar
Hudsonville, MI, United States
counter_point@hotmail.com

"The counterpoint" is a student-run underground newspaper in Hudsonville, Michigan, with libertarian leanings.

Ask the Economist
Source: Mackinac Center
Midland, MI, United States

Q&A e-mail service. Answers within 24 hours guaranteed. Anything you want to know about economics or the economy. Afraid to ask? Browse the archive with past questions and answers.

PC Primer
Source: Nathan Hughes
Ann Arbor, MI, United States

A FAQ and lexicon to help you live a more sensitive and tolerant lifestyle.

Mackinac Educational Programs
Source: Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Midland, MI, United States

Programs for high school debaters and teachers, especially in Michigan.

University of Michigan Students of Objectivism
Source: Tom Wright
Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Student group whose purpose is "to explore, discuss, and promote the Objectivist philosophy." Site features news, contacts, information on meetings, events, and articles online.

Welfare Reform and Charity Resources
Source: Acton Institute
MI, United States

A collection of articles, mostly from Acton Institute president Father Robert Sirico, that talk about the superiority of private charity over government handouts.

School Choice YES!
Source: School Choice YES!
Midland, MI, United States
info@SchoolChoiceYES.org

Working to amend the Michigan constitution for a state tuition tax credit.

Freedom Network
Source: Freedom Network
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
feedback@freedomnet.org

A large "freedomist" (?) index of resources and organizations, pro and con. Listings for taxes, economics, firearms, but seems to be concentrated on consensual crimes like sexuality, gaming, and drugs.

Dr. Marvin Olasky
Source: CSCC
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
info@compassionateconservative.cc

Dr. Marvin Olasky is a Board Member of the Center for the Study of Compassionate Conservatism, which seeks to promote proactive, people-centered approaches to public policy.

Michael Barkey
Source: CSCC
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
mbarkey@compassionateconservative.cc

Michael Barkey is President of the Center for the Study of Compassionate Conservatism, which seeks to promote proactive, people-centered approaches to public policy.

Acton On-Line Academic Advising
Source: The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
advise@acton.org

Acton has gathered an impressive group of experts to address students' questions in all of the libertarian-related academic areas.

Gerald Musgrave
Source: National Center for Policy Analysis
Ann Arbor, MI, United States

President of Economics America, Inc. Musgrave has written widely on health care and other issues. He is the chairman of the Health Economics Roundtable of the National Association of Business Economists and is a Fellow of the NABE, the organization's highest honor.

Charles Van Eaton
Source: Heartland Institute/Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI, United States
chuck.vaneaton@ac.hillsdale.edu

Van Eaton focuses on Michigan state tax law reform. He is the author of many policy studies for state and national groups, such as "The Economic Costs of Imposing Sales Tax on Services," and "Health Costs and Health Insurance Costs in Michigan."

Rev. Robert A. Sirico
Source: The Acton Institute
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
rsirico@acton.org

Fr. Sirico, a catholic priest, is the founder and president of the Acton Institute. He specializes in demonstrating the moral superiority of capitalism.

Taking Michigan's Temperature: An Interview with Michigan's Official Climatologist
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

In the face of a public debate that’s generating more heat than light, MichiganScience sat down with Jeffrey A. Andresen to discuss Michigan’s climate history. Jeffrey Andresen has been the official state climatologist since 2001. Operating from within Michigan State University’s Department of Geography, the state climatologist conducts research, disseminates weather and climate information to the public, and administers the Michigan Automated Weather Network, which records weather data from 48 monitors statewide.

The MEA vs. free speech
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

Why is the Michigan Education Association suing the Mackinac Center? (5/21/02)

Questions and answers about the Michigan voucher initiative
Source: Detroit Free Press
Author: Peggy Walsh-Sarnecki
MI, United States

A Q&A about how vouchers would work in Michigan if Proposal 1 passes. (11/02/00)

Living wage laws kill privatization
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

"[C]ost-cutting privatization initiatives are running into roadblocks in many Michigan localities because of 'living wage' laws that mandate that wages on government projects be set at artificially high levels." (6/00)

A Conversation with the President of the Michigan Educational Association
Source: Michigan Chamber of Commerce
MI, United States

Julius Maddox, president of the Michigan Educational Association, describes his vision for school reform. Adobe PDF. (8/96)

Can Michigan Keep Its Status as a Leader in Education Reform?
Source: Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Author: Lawrence W. Reed
MI, United States

School choice and the Michigan constitution. Adobe PDF. (9/96)

Public School Teacher Pay Relative to Personal Income in Michigan
Source: Citizens Research Council of Michigan
Author:
MI, United States

According to estimates from the National Education Association, public school teachers in Michigan are among the highest paid in the country. Adobe PDF. (1996)

Fear of segregation is no argument against school choice
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Anita Nelam
MI, United States

"Private schools, which parents choose, offer more racially integrated student populations than do public schools, where students are assigned based on where they live." (2/8/00)

Government 'economic development' handouts rob Peter to pay Paul
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Michael LaFaive
MI, United States

A Michigan state program is using tax dollars to lure an out-of-state firm to Michigan to compete with third-generation, family-owned Koegel Meats of Flint. (2/8/00)

No Taxation without respiration
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Jefferson G. Edgens
MI, United States

A look at the harmful effects of estate taxes (also known as "death tax"). Edgens' major focus is on families who end up selling the family farm or business in order to pay this toll. (5/99)

Corporate America Bites Hand That Feeds It
Source: Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Author: Lawrence W. Reed
Midland, MI, United States

Addresses the issue of corporate welfare.

The Privatization Revolution
Source: Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Author: Lawrence W. Reed
Midland, MI, United States

If you're still not entirely convinced of the benefits of privatization, read this speech by Mackinac Center's Lawrence Reed.

Grover Cleveland: Could He Be Elected Today?
Source: Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Author: Lawrence W. Reed
Midland, MI, United States

Cleveland was a president of principle--honest, pro-capitalism--a political freak. Given the cultural and political climate of today, it shouldn't be too hard to answer the question posed by the title. (1996)

Hyping the Head Start Program
Source: Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Author: John Hood
Midland, MI, United States

Hood's article questions the effectiveness of this government preschool program.

We Consume Because We First Produce
Source: Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Author: Lawrence W. Reed
Midland, MI, United States

This article refutes the idea that energy and other forms of wealth are of a static quantity.

Recommendations to strengthen civil society and balance Michigan's budget
Source: Mackinac center
Author: Michael LaFaive
MI, United States

An analysis of fiscal-year 2002-2003 appropriations and recommendations for 2003-2004. (PDF file) (3/4/03)

Six habits of fiscally responsible public school districts report
Source: Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Author: Kirk Johnson and Elizabeth Moser
MI, United States

"An analysis of what Michigan public school districts can do to save money without laying off teachers or other essential staff." (Full document available as PDF file) (12/3/02)

Privatize the "porkies"
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

Does Michigan really belong in the ski resort business?

Schools to get grades
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

The State Board of Education has adopted a plan to give schools a letter grade according to their performance. It will measure such things as teacher quality, building quality, and use of technology, and will employ a weighted student achievement scoring system based on average MEAP scores and MEAP participation.(6/3/02)

Privatization in Michigan
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Michael LaFaive
MI, United States

The state of Michigan has produced a balanced report that should prove useful for the future of privatization. (4/22/02)

School funding and proposal A
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

"Proposal A of 1994 dramatically altered the way government schools are funded in Michigan. Seven years later, debate continues over Proposal A's effects." (10/08/01)

Privitization: economies of schools
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

Many small school districts believe privatization of food, transportation, janitorial, and other services is for larger school districts that can offer enough business to attract contractors. Mackinac's report offers ways smaller districts can privatize. (09/17/01)

Is the Michigan Education Association hurting or helping schools?
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

A report that highlights how the MEA frequently tries to position itself as a representative union but that many, if not most, teachers disagree with the views it promotes and the actions it takes. (07/01/01)

A tribute to the jitney
Source: Ideas on Liberty
Author: Lawrence W. Reed
Detroit, MI, United States

The jitney business -- a private, unlicensed car service that is illegal -- has flourished in Detroit for decades. Reed celebrates this useful, but verboten, service. (01/00)

A mixed message to children: say "no" to drugs, but "yes" to Ritalin?
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Samuel A. Walker
MI, United States

Walker discusses how Ritalin use is skyrocketing in Michigan schools, leading critics to question why so many students seem to "need" the controversial drug. (1/10/01)

Coming to terms with term limits
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Lawrence W. Reed
MI, United States

According to Reed, "It’s too soon to declare that voter-enacted term limits for state officials are a failure, as some political observers are claiming." (12/15/00)

The cost of remedial education: How much Michigan pays when students fail to learn basic skills
Source: Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Author: Jay P. Greene
MI, United States

More than a third of Michigan students leave high school without possessing basic skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic. This study calculates the financial costs incurred by Michigan business and institutions of higher learning as a result of the situation, and suggests alternatives to the current policy failures. (8/31/00)

Hypocrisy on School Choice Sends Wrong Message to Kids
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Joshua R. Pater
MI, United States

If Michigan legislators and public school teachers are choosing to send their own children to private chools, "Why shouldn’t greater school choice be extended to all the state’s citizens?" (10/6/00)

Will the Detroit living wage ordinance reduce poverty?
Source: Michigan State University
Author: David Neumark and Scott Adams
Detroit, MI, United States

The authors study Detroit's living wage law and find it to be ineffective, even sparking a slight up-tick in poverty rates." (Adobe Acrobat) (11/99)

The cost of remedial education
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Jay P. Greene
MI, United States

"Michigan businesses and institutions of higher education spend over $600 million annually to teach employees and students skills they should have learned in high school." (9/5/00_

The impact of limited school choice on Michigan public school districts
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Matthew J. Brouillette and Matthew Ladner
MI, United States

Case studies of how school districts in Michigan's largest county are responding to competition from charter schools and public "schools-of-choice." (7/24/00)

Students win when public schools compete
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Matthew J. Brouillette and Matthew Ladner
MI, United States

Brouillette and Ladner analyze "whether increased competition among Michigan public schools has improved educational opportunities for children, and whether competition encourages or discourages schools to respond to the needs and demands of students and parents." (8/8/00)

A Reform Idea for Detroit Schools: Charter Them!
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Matthew J. Brouillette
Detroit, MI, United States

Brouillette offers options for fixing Detroit's troubled schools. (5/1/00)

Michigan and America at the 30th Anniversary of Earth Day
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Steven Hayward, Elizabeth Fowler and Laura Steadman
MI, United States

"The new study suggests Americans as a whole enjoy a healthier environment since the first Earth Day 30 years ago." (4/17/00)

The Universal Tuition Tax Credit: A Proposal to Advance Parental Choice in Education
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

A Universal Tuition Tax Credit (UTTC) would offset a portion of private or public school tuition and would be claimed against state tax liabilities. In addition to improving education, the UTTC would save the state hundreds of millions of dollars per year. (3/21/00)

Extraordinary Measures
Source: Teach Michigan
Author: Bryan Taylor and Robert Wittmann
Detroit, MI, United States

Education reform for Detroit public schools has a long and not particularly successful history. Now it is Mayor Dennis Archer's chance to implement reform .... File continues at 21194n.pdf. Adobe PDF. (4/2/99)

Unused Capacity in Privately Funded Michigan Schools
Source: Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Author: Matthew J. Brouillette
MI, United States

Proponents of school reform have suggested that school crowding could be eased by calling on the resources of private schools. But little research has been done on the ability of privately funded schools to increase their enrollment. A survey of 1058 private Michigan schools considers the question. See also 2124ea.pdf. Adobe PDF. (3/99)

Retaliation Against Women in Michigan State Prisons
Source: Human Rights Watch
MI, United States

"Nowhere to Hide" reports on the sexual abuse of women in the Michigan penal system. For example, it states, "Lesbian and transgendered prisoners have also been singled out for sexual abuse and harassment by officers; so, too, are prisoners who have in some way challenged an officer, either by informing on him for inappropriate conduct or for refusing to submit to demands for sexual relations."

Right-to-Work Right Now
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

Lawrence Reed discusses right-to-work legislation that would end compulsory unionism. This is the recording of an interview of May 22, 2007, when President Lawrence W. Reed was a guest on “The Frank Beckmann Show.”

Honoring John and Ranny Riecker
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

Text transcript of an address given at the 9/04 naming of the Mackinac Center board room.

Affirmative action after Michigan video
Source: Cato Institute
MI, United States

Choose between audio-only or full video (RAM files) of this 8/04 Cato Institute policy forum.

Interview with Lawrence Reed and Joseph Lehman
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

Text transcript of a 3/04 interview on the Michigan Education Association's unsuccessful lawsuit against the Mackinac Center for using the MEA president's compliment of Mackinac in its advertising.

Spurring economic growth and jobs
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Michael D LaFaive
MI, United States

Text transcript of the Mackinac Center's fiscal policy director's answers to five questions on economic growth.

Why a statewide property tax increase is a bad idea
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Jack P McHugh
MI, United States

Text transcript of Mr. McHugh's 3/04 presentation addressing the tenth anniversary of Michigan's Proposal A school finance initiative.

Seven environmental challenges facing Michigan audio
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

Listen to Mackinac Center analyst Russ Harding assess environmental conditions in Michigan during this 30-minute presentation from 2/04. (MP3 file)

'Cool cities' audio debate
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

Michigan Gov. Granholm and Mackinac Center analyst Michael LaFaive squared off on the governor's "Cool Cities" campaign on national radio. From this page you can hear both their arguments from the 12/03 debate, in MP3 format.

The pros and cons of zero-based budgeting
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Michael LaFaive
MI, United States

Text transcript of testimony before a Michigan house subcommittee on general government. (11/03)

Why Michigan should shelve its economic development programs
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Michael LaFaive
MI, United States

Text transcript of Mr. LaFaive's testimony before a Michigan Senate committe, with general points well worth pushing to legislators across the U.S. (10/03)

The ultimate rationale for school choice
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Brian L Carpenter
MI, United States

Text transcript of a speech delivered to the Traverse City, Michigan, Rotary Club. (9/03)

School choice radio interview
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Brian L. Carpenter
MI, United States

Audio files of a radio interview on school choice by Mr. Carpenter. Available in .WMA and .MOV formats.

Freedom in Fiction Prize
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

The Freedom in Fiction Prize is an international prize that honors the best unpublished works of fiction with the greatest potential for imparting the ideas of free markets, liberty and personal responsibility across a wide audience in a positive manner. The contest is open to all individuals who meet the requirements set forth under the "competition rules." A panel of judges will pick the winning author, who will receive a $10,000 cash prize, with an opportunity to win a total of $100,000. Application Deadline: January 1, 2008.

Teachers turn red tape into a Palm Pilot
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

Michigan teachers and administrators are asked to submit their entry for the most outrageous school regulation to the Mackinac Center. The contest winner -- the results of which will be revealed in April -- will receive a Palm Pilot.

The Educational Choice Project: A CEO America Affiliate Program
Source: CEO America
Battle Creek, MI, United States

Kimberly Holley, Administrator; One River Walk Center, 34 W. Jackson St., Battle Creek, MI 49017-3505; phone 616-962-2181, FAX 616-962-2182. Most private voucher programs affiliated with Children's Educational Opportunity Foundation have been established by individuals wishing to promote educational choice. For details, contact the program in your area.

Education Freedom Fund: A CEO America Affiliate Program
Source: CEO America
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
ceomich@iserv.net

Linda Ploeg, Executive Director; Pamela Pettibone, Program Administrator; 126 Ottawa, NW, Suite 401, Grand Rapids, MI 49503; phone 616-459-2222, FAX 616-459-2198. Most private voucher programs affiliated with Children's Educational Opportunity Foundation have been established by individuals wishing to promote educational choice. For details, contact the program in your area.

Lord Acton Essay Contest
Source: The Acton Institute
Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Essay contest for people studying religion and interested in the workings of a free society. Prizes range from $250 to $1,000 yearly.

Volunteer as a Mackinac Center local leader
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States
carpenter@mackinac.org

"The Mackinac Center for Public Policy seeks exceptional men and women to serve as Local Leaders to support Mackinac Center research and programs at the local level." See page, or email for more information.

MichiganScience No. 3
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Bruce Edward Walker (Ed.)
MI, United States

In this issue: "Against the Grain: Tree Rogues Strike Amid Vast Forest Growth"; "Let’s Go (Science) Camping"; "Taking Michigan’s Temperature"; "Testing the Waters"; and more.

MichiganScience No. 2
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Bruce Edward Walker (Ed.)
MI, United States

In this issue: "All's Fair in Science Competition"; "An Ounce of Prevention: HPV and the First Cancer Vaccine"; "Discarding False Notions: The facts about solid waste disposal in Michigan"; "Great Lakes, Great Conundrum"; and more.

MichiganScience No. 1
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Bruce Edward Walker (Ed.)
MI, United States

In this premier issue of Mackinac Center's newest quarterly: "Toward a Scientifically Literate Republic"; "Michigan's Environment: Getting Better All the Time"; "The Trade-Offs of Renewable Energy"; and more. MichiganScience is a magazine that helps meet the need for accurate and accessible information about the increasingly complex scientific issues confronting voters and lawmakers. The magazine reflects the idea that even the most technical scientific policy issues can be discussed with lively prose and compelling visuals.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 39
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
MI, United States

In this issue: "Schools use prizes, treats to ensure attendance for state funding"; "New Chicago schools rated safer, but not independent"; "School districts fight truancy with new enthusiasm"; and more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no 38
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
MI, United States

In this issue: "Judge strikes down Texas' school-funding system"; "United States slipping in worldwide education ranking"; "Home-schooling popular option in Upper Peninsula"; and more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 36
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
MI, United States

In this issue: "D.C. school vouchers place over 1,000 in schools of choice"; "New state budget plan may affect ISDs, stay clear of local districts"; "College tuition savings program opens enrollment"; and more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no 34
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
MI, United States

In this issue: "New York Times analysis says charters not performing well"; "State college scholarship to require community service"; "Study: High school graduation tests don't ensure readiness"; and more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 33
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
MI, United States

This issue contains: "Florida court strikes down school choice program"; "Growing homeschool population spurs rise in tutoring services"; "School employees union part of coalition against NCLB"; and more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 32
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
MI, United States

In this issue: "Legislature approves Detroit ballot for governance of schools"; "Home schooling on the increase in the United States"; "Commentary: Charters bring relief to crowded Florida schools"; and more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 30
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
MI, United States

In this issue: "Administration officials suggest changes will be made to NCLB"; "Department of Education hosts NCLB seminars for teachers"; "Study: Alabama remedial education costs $541 million annually"; and more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 29
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
MI, United States

This issue includes: "Report: Mixed progress on implementing No Child Left Behind Act"; "Plans for more charter schools may draw union lawsuit in Detroit"; and "Kerry receives AFT support, vows to increase education spending".

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 28
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
MI, United States

In this issue: "California districts withhold special education funds from charters"; "Michigan receives federal grant to fund charter start-ups"; "School property tax rises to old rate"; "Georgia dismisses teachers with fake degrees"; and more.

Michigan Privatization Report, Spring 2004
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

From this page one may download the entire report as a PDF file, or click to read articles of interest.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 26
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
MI, United States

In this issue: "Colorado high court narrowly rules against voucher program"; "NYC to promote 1,500 students that failed must-pass exam"; "School unions focus on stopping charter schools"; "Valedictorian silenced during speech will receive diploma"; and more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 22
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
MI, United States

In this issue: "State Senate bill would allow high schoolers longer work hours"; "Benefits of calculator use doubted"; "University of Michigan admits fewer minorities in next incoming class"; and more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 18
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
MI, United States

"Schools reel from mandatory pension increase"; "Analyst says much school work is below grade level"; "Colorado bill would expand vouchers to college students"; and much more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 5 no. 49
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
MI, United States

In this issue: "Students fail tests, still promoted to higher grades"; "Court strikes down Colorado voucher law"; "Detroit audit uncovers missing funds"; and more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol 5 no. 48
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
MI, United States

Featured in this issue: Kentucky vouchers; Boston busing; Michigan students left behind; Head Start audit; and more.

Michigan education digest, vol. 5, no. 35
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

In this issue: "To save money, public schools finding ways to keep enrollment down"; "NAACP files suit to stop Florida achievement test"; "Schools try marketing to gain students"; "New York schools pay millions to get parents involved"; and much more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 5 no. 33
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

In this issue: "Michigan's Republican Senators send Granholm scaled-down charter school bill"; "Teacher shortage now a teacher glut"; "More states using high school exit exams"; and more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 5 no. 28
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

In this issue: "Hundreds returned to list of failing schools in Michigan"; "School districts across the nation contract out services to save money"; "Governments often take huge bites out of lottery money for schools"; and more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 5, no. 25
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

In this issue: "Computer program tracks teacher development"; "'Nation's Report Card' cause for celebration, concern"; "Shorter school day is counterproductive"; and more.

Michigan privatization report
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

How to improve the quality of municipal services in the face of budgetary challenges.

Imprimis
Source: Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI, United States
angela.lashaway@ac.hillsdale.edu

Hillsdale's online speech digest. Speakers include John Stossel, Lawrence Reed, Walter Williams, Steve Forbes, Thomas Sowell, and more. Many non-free-market conservatives also included, unfortunately.

Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Source: Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Midland, MI, United States

Michigan's free-market think tank frequently leads the charge on education issues.

The Republic of Pacific Democracies
Source: The Republic of Pacific Democracies
Farmington Hills, MI, United States
dylant@mich.com

An ongoing movement to establish a country (or countries) in the Oceana region. They "promote nonviolent secession through the purchase and settlement of land."

LibertarianStudents.Com
Source: Hudsonville.Com
Hudsonville, MI, United States
webmaster@hudsonville.com

Center for the Study of Compassionate Conservatism
Source: CSCC
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
info@compassionateconservative.cc

This organization promotes proactive, people-centered approaches to public policy, focusing attention on "compassion" issues that often receive insufficient attention within the conservative movement: poverty, education, health care, environmental stewardship, and the like. CSCC is a Free-Market.Net Partner Organization.

International Academy of Flint
Source: IAF
Flint, MI, United States
iaf@sabis.net

Charter school; contact Connie Clark.

National Heritage Academies
Source: NHA
MI, United States
info@heritageacedemies.com

Charter school academies in several cities in Michigan, North Carolina and New York.

Nah Tah Wahsh School
Source: NTWS
Potawatomi Indian Reservation, MI, United States
sbrant@up.net

Charter school; contact Scott Brant.

Mosaica Academy of Saginaw
Source: MAS
Saginaw, MI, United States
weinstein@mosaicaeducation.com

Charter school; contact Sandra Weinstein.

Henry Ford Academy
Source: HFA
Detroit , MI, United States

Charter school.

Metro Charter Academy
Source: MCA
Romulus, MI, United States
info@heritageacademies.com

Charter school.

Horizons Community High School
Source: HCHS
Wyoming, MI, United States
dand@horizons.k12.mi.us

Charter school; Dan Diedrich.

Honey Creek Community School
Source: HCCS
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
lsfry@wash.k12.mi.us

Charter school; contact Leslie Fry or Shellee Almquist.

Linden Charter Academy
Source: LCS
Flint, MI, United States
info@heritageacademies.com

Charter school.

Livingston Developmental Academy
Source: LDA
Howell, MI, United States
ldamail@edcen.ehhs.cmich.edu

Charter school; contact Diane Vance.

Livingston Technical Academy
Source: LTA
Howell, MI, United States
LHibbard@juno.com

Charter school; contact Linwood Hibbard.

Grand Blanc Academy
Source: GBA
Grand Blanc, MI, United States
BruceITC@aol.com

Charter school; contact Bruce Pawlowski.

Excel Charter Academy
Source: ECS
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
2.bknoester@heritageacademies.com

Charter school; contact William P. Knoester, Ph.D., Principal.

North Saginaw Charter Academy
Source: NSCA
Saginaw, MI, United States
info@heritageacademies.com

Charter school

Oakland Academy
Source: OA
Portage, MI, United States
information@oakland-academy.org

Charter school; contact Allison Sandefur

Cross Creek Charter Academy
Source: CCCA
Byron Center , MI, United States
bbradford@heritageacademies.com

Charter school; contact Bruce M. Bradford, Principal.

Chandler Woods Charter Academy
Source: CWCA
Belmont, MI, United States
btahfs@heritageacademies.com

Charter school; contact Betsy Tahfs.

Ann Arbor Learning Community
Source: Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
aalc@provide.net

Charter school; contact Julie Huss.

Benito Juárez High School Academy
Source: BJHSA
Saginaw, MI, United States
lpena@benitojuarezacademy.org

Charter school; contact Dr. Laurencio Pena.

A.G.B.U. Alex & Marie Manoogian School
Source: AGBU
Southfield, MI, United States
Bucklee@msn.com

Charter school; contact Judy Hovnan.

Michigan Association of Public School Academies
Source: MAPSA
MI, United States

MAPSA was formed by a grassroots coalition of charter school leaders and supporters in Michigan to represent their interests.

Michigan charter schools
Source: U.S. Charter Schools
MI, United States

Profiles of charter schools in the state.

Michigan Resource Center for Charter Schools
Source: MRCCS
MI, United States
charter@cmich.edu

Charter school sponsor. Jim Goenner, Director, Office of Charter Schools, 220A Ronan Hall, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859. Phone 517-774-2100, FAX 517-774-2591.

Ed Tec Consulting
Source: ETC
MI, United States
edtec@mail.org

Assists Detroit-area charter school startups. Anna Amato, 25301 Five Mile Rd #208, Redford, MI 48239. Phone 313-531-3588. FAX 313-531-3589.

Michigan Association of Public School Academies
Source: MAPSA
MI, United States
mapsa@charterschools.org

Dan Quisenberry, Director, 124 West Allegan Street, Suite 1200, Lansing, MI 48933. Phone 517-374-9167, FAX 517-374-9197.

Metro Detroit Alliance for Charter Schools
Source: MDACS
MI, United States
hsemco@aol.com

Nawal Hamadeh, Vice President, PO Box 1440, Dearborn, MI 48121. Phone 313-598-3344, FAX 313-581-9475.

Information Network for Christian Homes
Source: INCH
MI, United States

Resources and support for homeschoolers. 4934 Cannonsburg Road, Belmont, MI 49306. Phone: (616) 874-5656.

Michigan Chapter of Citizens for Educational Freedom
Source: Citizens for Educational Freedom
St. Clare Shores, MI, United States

Mrs. Marilyn Lundy, 22631 Bayview, St. Clare Shores, MI 48081; home hone 810-772-1638, office 313-831-1000, FAX 313-831-4634. Chapter of the national organization founded in 1959 to promote the rights of parents to freedom of choice, justice, and equality in education.

International Student Activism Alliance
Source: ISAA/Jason Miller
Hudsonville, MI, United States
webmaster@studentactivism.org

"The International Student Activism Alliance, America's largest high school student-run activism organization, promotes student liberty and representation."

Ellesys
Source: Electronic Issuance Systems
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
libra@gen-dex.com

A consulting team that "enables National, State, and Local governments, and companies, to issue currency in virtual reality and send it to electronic personal memory organizers in the hands of citizens and other users. Truth in transactions is backward-forward verifyable by Gendex Bank cooperative." As with all financial institutions and instruments, caveat emptor.

Anderson Economic Group
Source: AEG
Lansing, MI, United States

For-profit consultants in public policy matters. Free-market oriented.

Libertarian Party of Mid-West Michigan
Source: John Willis
Boon, MI, United States

Local libertarian site. Includes news.

Michigan Federalist Society
Source: University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Michigan Law School chapter of the Federalist Society, a student group comprised of conservatives and libertarians. Exists to promote and debate subjects like individual freedom, the role of the judiciary, and constitutional interpretation.

Michigan Militia Corps
Source: MMC
MI, United States

The homepage of the Central Michigan Regional Militia. Very informative site, including online documents, meetings, and weekly updates.

Acton Online
Source: The Acton Institute
Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Named after Lord Acton, the Institute and its founder Father Robert Sirico focus on the compatibility of religion and liberty.

Hillsdale College
Source: Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI, United States

Hillsdale is probably the most free-market college in existence, constantly bucking government interference and promoting free enterprise. This nice-looking site links to their monthly newsletter Imprimis ("Because Ideas Have Consequences").

Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Source: Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Midland, MI, United States

Michigan's free-market think-tank. Mackinac has rapidly become one of the foremost think-tanks in the country, and are innovative in their use of the internet.

Libertarian Party of Washtenaw County
Source: Geoff Foster
MI, United States

This site includes a calendar of events and an online newsletter.

Ottowa County Libertarian Party
Source: LP of Michigan
MI, United States

Libertarian Party of Michigan affliate of Ottowa County. Site gives a brief run-down of libertarian principles.

Libertarians of Macomb County
Source: LMC
MI, United States

Official site of the Libertarians of Macomb County, Michigan.

Libertarian Party of Michigan
Source: LP of Michigan
Livonia, MI, United States

Site includes news updates, events, and press releases.

The Philadelphia Society
Source: Heritage Foundation
North Adams, MI, United States
SPBL37A@PRODIGY.COM

"Dedicated to the goal of deepening the intellectual foundations of a free and ordered society and to broadening the general understanding of its basic principles among the public at large." Has been holding national and local meetings since 1964.

College Libertarians at UM
Source: College Libertarians at the University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
mfhowryl@breakout.rs.itd.umich.edu

They don't have a Web page yet, but you can contact Mark Howrylak for more information.

Privatization could have Michigan seeing green
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

Read the entire booklet addressing various privatization issues Michigan faces as a series of web pages, or download the entire document as a PDF file. Good information for any state. (Pub. spring 2004)

Administrative costs soar
Source: Mackinac Center
MI, United States

A growing percentage of Michigan public school funds are spent on administration rather than on teaching. (6/04/02)

Siberspace.net
Source: John Doh
BC, MI, United States

Message board dedicated to the discussion/promotion of the anarcho-capitalist philosophy.

Role Call
Source: Lee Schultheiss
Lansing, MI, United States
freemarket@rolecall.net

Site seeks answers to the question, "What is the proper role of government?" Pages contain opinions from historic and current public figures, and ask visitors to add their own opinions to the database. Quotes are ordered chronologically from newest to oldest.

A Collective Bargaining Primer for Michigan School Board Members
Source: Mackinac Center
Authors: Thomas W. Washburne, Michael D. Jahr
MI, United States

Collective bargaining determines not only the quality and responsiveness of a school district’s teachers and support personnel, but the amount of money remaining to school board members to benefit the children under their care. Thus, while labor negotiations may sometimes feel remote from the process of helping children learn in the classroom, the results of this bargaining often affect a school board’s ability to implement educational policies. This book is designed to assist school board members in understanding the basic principles and laws of collective bargaining, including some of the major substantive and procedural challenges facing Michigan school boards. In addition, the text is full of quotations from school board members and other education professionals concerning their experiences with collective bargaining and school employee unions. The combination of informational content and personal reflections provides new insights to school board members — and to policymakers, journalists and the general public, as well. The full text of this primer is available on the site as PDF.

Empire Builders The Vision and Influence of Michigan’s Early Entrepreneurs
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Burton Folsom Jr
MI, United States

The "remarkable story of how Michigan’s early entrepreneurs led the United States to global prominence in cars, chemicals, and corn flakes."

Do Not Disturb -- A Sign for the Times
Source: Lee Schultheiss
Lansing, MI, United States
site@donotdisturb.net

Site offers provocative "Do Not Disturb" doorhangers for sale, appropriate for personal or political use. Reverse side contains a stark declaration of personal independence from the welfare state.

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