Schools
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7 big things Democrats did with their majority in Lansing
Over the past two years, Michigan Democrats have used their majority control in both chambers of the state Legislature—and the governor’s office—to pass hundreds of bills
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3 after-school programs Michigan students (and parents) should know about
“Out-of-school time programs” (OST) aren’t just keeping students busy before and after the school day and over school breaks—they’re helping them gain tools to succeed.
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Michigan lawmakers pass school safety bills with focus on student mental health
Democrats and Republicans are teaming up to advance a sweeping package of bills that would bolster school security, as well as improve mental health resources for students.
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Clock ticks on charter school reforms as Michigan House Dems prepare to lose majority
Democratic state lawmakers only have a few weeks left to pass legislation that would require more transparency—and more accountability—for Michigan’s charter 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.
