State Education
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‘We faced the unimaginable’: Michiganders sound the alarm on Trump’s funding freeze
Early childhood educators, health care leaders, and small business advocates say President Trump’s federal funding freeze nearly forced them to close their doors—and the uncertainty isn’t over.
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University of Michigan braces for funding cuts as feds terminate Social Security project
The University of Michigan has begun preparing for potential budget cuts following an announcement from the Social Security Administration.
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Opinion: Why I support a union for MSU Extension workers
Longtime Extension Educator Darren Bagley explains why unionizing at MSU Extension is crucial for supporting staff and strengthening communities across Michigan.
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New Michigan laws to strengthen school safety, boost resources for student mental health
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a range of bipartisan bills this month that are designed to improve safety at public schools across Michigan.
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Whitmer’s new budget plan to include ‘record high’ school funding
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to propose “record high” per-pupil funding in her upcoming budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, her office told the Michigan Advance.
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Michigan board of education seeks greater technical education funding
The State Board of Education has called on state leaders to increase investment in career and technical education (CTE) programs in order to expand opportunities for students to prepare for high-wage and high-skills careers.
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Baker College hit with $2.5 million fine for misleading students about job prospects
A federal investigation revealed that Baker College repeatedly lied to its students in violation of federal law.
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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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Here’s what a government shutdown would mean for Michigan families
Paychecks for federal employees, child care programs, and holiday travel could face disruptions as Congress stalls on a deal to fund the federal government and President-elect Donald Trump keeps stirring the pot in Washington DC.
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Opinion: Michigan’s outdated sex ed law fails young people
Wayne State students Cassidy Allen and Maggie Graham call for updating Michigan’s outdated sex ed laws to better prepare students.
