State Education
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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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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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Teen dating violence survivors and allies call for more education on abuse
Domestic violence at any age can turn lethal—and some say schools need to do a better job of equipping kids to recognize early signs of abusive behavior.
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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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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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Gilchrist talks about taking the ‘worry’ out of early childhood education costs
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is touting her state budget plan to deliver free pre-K for 4-year-olds as an investment into Michigan families.
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Whitmer administration takes action to protect drinking water at Michigan schools
State legislation signed into law last year aims to protect children from lead contamination by installing water filters at child care centers and schools.
