Legislation to permanently eliminate the 3% tax some public school teachers pay into a health care fund for retirement passed through the Michigan Senate along party lines Tuesday.
Mai Xiong, a current State Representative and candidate for re-election in Michigan, advocates for a stronger future for Michigan women and families.
Gwen Walz and several dozen educators from across West Michigan turned out to a brewery in Grand Rapids to show support for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Carol Glanville, a current state Representative and candidate in Michigan State House District 84, advocates to empower students by for lowering college costs and enhancing K-12 education.
Harris has also sought to align school and work hours, expand after-school and summer programs, and guarantee paid leave for parents and caregivers.
It’s almost time for the 2024-25 school year to begin, and that means one thing: Lots of back-to-school activities in Detroit are underway.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a $23 billion education budget that features record investments for Michigan’s public schools, students, and teachers.
Families now have more options for saving money on groceries during the summer months—including free meals for Michigan kids 18 and under.
In the fall, the Department of Education will mark 45 years since its inception, but that anniversary could be its last if Donald Trump gets his way. The federal agency is one of several he’s vowed to slash if reelected president.
Local librarians rejoice as Michigan Democrats make a plan to put libraries in more public schools.
