Martin Slagter

Martin Slagter is a journalist and writer with 17 years of experience in print and digital media. He lives in Ypsilanti with his wife, Lauren and dog, Randy.

Careers & Education

Americans today are as divided on the value of public education as they are along party lines

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Sports

5 best states for a golf vacation

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Sustainability & Climate

Par for the course: How climate change is impacting golf courses

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Careers & Education

America's college-aged population is declining. Universities will have to make cuts.

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Careers & Education

As more public schools offer prekindergarten, a teacher shortage is slowing progress

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Careers & Education

How high schoolers can plan for post-college career paths in the age of AI

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Health

More people are talking about executive dysfunction—but what exactly is it?

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Parenting & Family

Kids are going back to school during one of the hottest years on record. Here's how heat affects learning.

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