Schools
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Michigan leaders push Dems to close tax ‘loophole’ for Big Box stores
Community leaders are calling on Democratic state lawmakers to use their final weeks in full control of this year’s legislative session to put an end to the so-called “Dark Store” tax theory that large retailers across Michigan have used to lower their property taxes.
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‘Fix the damn system’: Parents of Oxford shooting victims call for state investigation
Parents of the victims of the Oxford High School shooting gathered Monday for a news conference to call on the state to open an independent investigation into the events that led to the shooting.
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Michigan Dems propose reforms to sex ed curriculum
Michigan House Democrats have unveiled a proposal to bring the state’s sex ed curriculum out of the 20th century.
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Meet Gemini: The dog keeping students safe in Williamston Community Schools
With incidents of gun violence increasing across the county, communities in Michigan are finding innovative ways to keep students safe.
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Michigan Dem pitches bill to hike corporate taxes, divert state spending to schools
Legislation introduced by state Rep. Dylan Wegela (D-Garden City) aims to raise Michigan’s corporate income tax rate—and invest billions of dollars into public schools.
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5 ways Project 2025 would hurt Michigan’s public schools
Project 2025 would lead to sweeping changes for the nation’s public schools. Michigan is no exception.
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Concerns over school quality and funding dominate Michigan Board of Education election
Two seats are up for grabs in November on the Michigan Board of Education, which provides leadership and supervision over education in the state.
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Did Mike Rogers forget that Betsy DeVos is one of his campaign’s biggest donors?
Republican US Senate candidate and former Congressman Mike Rogers appeared visibly frustrated when Betsy DeVos’ name was mentioned during a debate this week.
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Whitmer signs off on additional funding for schools and support for students with dyslexia
Legislation signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will provide public schools with additional funding, as well as ensure students are screened for dyslexia.
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Supplemental student mental health and safety budget headed for votes in Michigan Legislature
A supplemental state school budget that would restore about half of the money that was previously cut from grants for student mental health and school safety is headed for a vote in the Michigan legislature.
