Mike Tenbusch's Blog - September 2008
"Count Day" is the process by which schools throughout Michigan account for the actual pupils in their building in order to be reimbursed by the State, but the way it is marketed is a mis-education for parents, students, and the public at large.
First, the term "Count Day" is itself a misnomer. Count Day is actually a ten-day period, and the fourth Wednesday after Labor Day is simply the first day in that accounting period.
Second, the concept of incentivizing students to come to school on this one day is representative of the emphasis being on the wrong things. Read More »
First, the term "Count Day" is itself a misnomer. Count Day is actually a ten-day period, and the fourth Wednesday after Labor Day is simply the first day in that accounting period.
Second, the concept of incentivizing students to come to school on this one day is representative of the emphasis being on the wrong things. Read More »
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