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Hillsdale families react to proposed Michigan homeschool registry
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Hillsdale families react to proposed Michigan homeschool registry

Michigan considers creating homeschool student registry. Courtesy | Flickr  Many of Hillsdale’s homeschool families say they fear that a registry of homeschooled children proposed by the Michigan Department of Education will lead to more attempts by the state government to restrict the educational freedom of families and schools.  “Michigan families have exercised this right unimpeded...

Stay in Hillsdale this Easter break
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Stay in Hillsdale this Easter break

Holy Week is a time to remember the sacrifice of Christ on the cross and celebrate his resurrection — and a perfect occasion for students to stay on campus.  I have stayed on campus every Easter break that I have been a student at Hillsdale, and the decision to stay for my final Easter was...

Quad construction to begin next week for at least two years
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Quad construction to begin next week for at least two years

Rendering shows the college’s plans for the quad. Courtesy | Tim Wells Construction on the north quad will begin March 9, as the college breaks ground on the Diana Davis Spencer Graduate School of Education, according to Chief Administrative Officer Rich Péwé. A fence will surround the construction site for at least two years, with...