Michigan Adds STEM Endorsement to Diplomas

THE Journal: A change to the education law in Michigan has created a "STEM endorsement" for students in grades 7 to 12. According to Act 241, to qualify under the legislation for the designation, the student needs to earn at least six credits in math, six in science, half a credit for course work involved technology activities and half a credit for engineering activities. The extra tag would show up on a student's transcript or diploma.

The endorsement, according to an analysis of the bill, would help students who earned it to "stand out as hard workers and good students."

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