Education
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New Michigan law refocuses classrooms on student growth—not the highest test scores
A new state law will cut ‘red tape’ in public schools and ensure teachers spend more time teaching their students instead of teaching to the test.
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Opinion: As teachers, we must listen to our students and encourage them to use their voices
From school boards to legislative chambers, decision makers at all levels of the system can benefit from listening to our young people.
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Tristin’s ‘very deep filing cabinet’ in her brain just needs time—and great teachers
One Michigan mom had to demand help for her daughter’s dyslexia. Today, she’s hopeful more families will get the help they need sooner.
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Child care program for military families expands to Michigan
A federally funded program that’s expanding to Michigan is expected to make it easier for military members and their families to access and afford child care.
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Michigan Dems pass bill to erase millions in school debt
Several public school districts in Michigan are set to have millions of dollars in debt forgiven as part of a budget plan that was passed this month.
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‘See you next year’: How Michigan students benefit from repeating teachers
Learn how this elementary school teacher in East Lansing is keeping her students “in the loop”.
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Whitmer criticizes MSU for ‘scandal after scandal,’ leadership woes
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ripped into Michigan State University on Monday, accusing the school of “no clear unified leadership” amid rancor on the governing board and other unflattering incidents.
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MSU board of trustees member accuses chair of grifting, ethical violations, and plotting
“I am calling for Dr. Vassar to resign from the Board of Trustees. If she chooses not to do so, I call upon my fellow trustees to remove her as Chair and to refer her to the Governor for removal.”
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Michiganders Get Financial Relief as Biden Cancels More Student Debt
This round of debt relief will eliminate the debt of 125,000 borrowers nationwide: 22,000 with disabilities, 51,000 through an income-driven repayment plan, and 53,000 through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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Here Are Your Options As Student Loan Payments Resume
Nearly half of all borrowers say they aren’t financially prepared to begin repaying their debt. Despite this, interest began accruing again on Sept. 1, and payments will be due again in October.
