Last month, the Michigan State Board of Education changed its standards guidelines for the first time since 2007. Those changes include explaining and exploring things like gender identity, gender expression, healthy romantic relationships, and understanding one's own emotions.
Co-Vice President for the State Board of Education Tiffany Tilley joined The Metro to discuss what the changes might mean for schools and students across the state.
December 10th, 2025, 08:07 pm
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A new focus on sex, gender and emotions in Michigan classrooms
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Published December 10th, 2025, 08:07 pm
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Last month, the Michigan State Board of Education changed its standards guidelines for the first time since 2007. Those changes include explaining and exploring things like gender identity, gender expression, healthy romantic relationships, and understanding one's own emotions.
Co-Vice President for the State Board of Education Tiffany Tilley joined The Metro to discuss what the changes might mean for schools and students across the state.
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