Both
the Michigan Republican Party and the Michigan Democratic Party announced their
nominations for the State Board of Education last Saturday.
The
Michigan Republican Party Convention was held on Saturday at DeVos Place Convention
Center in Grand Rapids and overall was considered a quiet convention. Former
Representative Tom McMillin and Nicolette Snyder were selected as the GOP
nominations for the State Board of Education. Mr. McMillin was strongly against
Common Core Standards during his time in the legislature, and spoke out against
transgender bathroom policies in schools long before recent controversies came
about. Ms. Snyder is a lactation consultant and teaches breastfeeding education
as well as an instructor of nursing at the Washtenaw Community College in Ann
Arbor. Additionally at the convention, Kin Shmina and Michael Busuito were
chosen for the Wayne State University Board of Governors.