The Michigan Blueprint for Comprehensive Student Recovery has been released by the Student Recovery Advisory Council which was formed in response to the challenges students have faced during the pandemic.
The plan focuses on wellness, academics, school culture and climate, family and community engagement, and postsecondary education. According to Kevin Polston, Chair of the Recovery Advisory Council, “The Blueprint lays out a clear multi-year plan for the holistic, whole child recovery for Michigan’s students. Every recommendation is supported by leading research and designed to support Michigan students by those that know them best, leaders in education, health care, and child services from right here in Michigan.”
The plan suggests things like employing school nurses, catching kids up on wellness visits and vaccinations, increasing physical activity, and ensuring recess is available during the school day. The plan also addresses teacher and staff burnout and overwork.
Some students have been fully disengaged from school while some have fallen behind or have not been given access to full instruction. The plan addresses how to reach out to those students as well as work on equity and inclusion for all students.
A link to the full plan can be found at:
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/dtmb/MI_Blueprint_for_Comprehensive_Student_Recovery_725617_7.pdf
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
