President Donald Trump’s administration is reeling back tens of millions of dollars in federal education funding that was supposed to go to dozens of Michigan school districts.
Toni Coral, a teacher and president of the Hamtramck Federation of Teachers, worries about how her students will be affected by recent federal education cuts.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education—and it could have profound effects on Michigan's public schools.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan families will save an estimated $10,000 per year in child care costs after the state achieved record PreK for All enrollment.
Attorney General Dana Nessel is fighting to protect essential services for Michigan students as Trump attempts to slash half the workforce at the US Department of Education.
The State Board of Education has passed a resolution condemning executive orders and directives by the Trump administration designed to “dismantle public education, weaken civil rights protections, and destabilize the economic security of hardworking families.”
Early childhood educators, health care leaders, and small business advocates say President Trump’s federal funding freeze nearly forced them to close their doors—and the uncertainty isn’t over.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a range of bipartisan bills this month that are designed to improve safety at public schools across Michigan.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to propose “record high” per-pupil funding in her upcoming budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, her office told the Michigan Advance.
The State Board of Education has called on state leaders to increase investment in career and technical education (CTE) programs in order to expand opportunities for students to prepare for high-wage and high-skills careers.
