How does Michigan stack up when it comes to paid leave for teachers?

By Shelley Irwin

Published February 5, 2026 at 10:35 AM EST

We talk to Heather Peske, President of the National Council on Teacher Quality.

How does Michigan stack up when it comes to paid leave for teachers? We talk to Heather Peske, President of the National Council on Teacher Quality sharing the results of the new report about the status of paid parental leave.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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