Schools
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Michigan lawmakers look to break (another) state funding record for public schools
Democratic lawmakers are hashing out plans to bring state funding for Michigan’s public schools to another new, all-time high—and ensure teachers are paid fairly.
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State Board of Education seeks greater transparency of Michigan’s charter schools
The state Board of Education is requesting that lawmakers pass legislation to increase transparency about finances in Michigan’s charter schools.
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How Nik and his classmates across Michigan are succeeding post-COVID
Michigan’s public school students need a community to make a post-COVID comeback. That’s happening right now—and it’s working.
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What is Biden doing for Michigan? Nonprofit group launches new website to keep track
Since President Joe Biden took office, more than 5,400 infrastructure projects have been announced across the state of Michigan.
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Student loan repayment program could help Michigan retain more teachers, educators say
Speakers highlighted the impact of the student loan repayment program on Michigan teachers at a Wednesday Senate Appropriations Pre K-12 Subcommittee meeting.
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Michigan lawmakers pass bills to help students overcome dyslexia
Bills working their way through the state Legislature aim to ensure public schools in Michigan have the resources needed to help teach children with dyslexia.
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Revamped Michigan school safety bills get first committee hearing
A package of bills designed to enhance school safety got their first hearing on Tuesday from the Michigan House Education Committee.
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Nearly two dozen Michigan public schools will receive free books this month
How a state program is helping get books into the hands of Michigan students.
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Opinion: Daylight Savings and early school start times hurt students
We need to follow the long trail of evidenced-based science and optimize student learning by starting secondary school no earlier than 8:30 a.m
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Three years later: What is Biden’s American Rescue Plan doing for Michigan?
Three years after being signed by President Joe Biden, the American Rescue Plan Act is still paying dividends for Michiganders—and their bank accounts.
