Michigan education policy
State Superintendent Michael Rice said the Michigan Legislature must provide children with lower class sizes in high poverty K-3 classrooms, more in-person instructional time, and funding for more research-based early literacy materials.
The selection of Glenn Maleyko as the next state superintendent in Michigan is pending contract negotiations. He is expected to begin the job by Oct. 4.
A state budget impasse clouded the first day of school in Michigan as students returned to class but lawmakers have failed to pass a budget to determine how schools will be funded.
Budget uncertainty has school leaders worried about finances.
The State Board of Education will interview the finalists the week of Aug. 25.
The State Board of Education expects to select finalists Tuesday afternoon.
Detroit school board member Sherry Gay-Dagnogo was one of the candidates for the state superintendent position, but she didn’t make it to the interview process.
Michigan lawmakers are more than a month past a deadline to adopt a state budget, creating uncertainty for school officials.
The board of canvassers members were unable to find a middle ground on language detailing in part how the amendment would impact small business owners.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier this year called for restrictions on cellphone use in schools
Michigan’s State Superintendent Michael Rice said the withholding of the federal funding would hurt some of the state’s most vulnerable children.
There are two bills that would address cellphone use in Michigan schools. It’s uncertain which proposal will pass.
More than half of the students who reside in Ypsilanti Community Schools have chosen to enroll in charter schools or nearby districts.
The K-12 budget proposal would raise the per-pupil grant for schools by $417 for each student.
The public will have an opportunity to weigh in on what Michigan needs in its next state superintendent.
Several Republican members of a Michigan legislative committee lambasted state education officials over low literacy rates and flailing math scores
The Trump administration has targeted for investigation states that don't comply with Trump's executive orders curtailing transgender rights.
Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said graduation and literacy rates are improving, and a high school attendance incentive program has yielded some positive results.
The federal dollars help pay for early literacy programs, online databases, as well as internet and technology access for many families.
Corey Rosser will go on to compete for the 2025 National Teacher of the Year award.