Michigan education policy
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.
Among the commission’s recommendations is asking Michigan officials to increase and expand access to care to support those at risk of suicide.
The Michigan Education Corps this year is serving 3,740 children in early childhood and K-8 schools.
Republicans have proposed school safety reforms and more public school access for home-schooling students. Democratic proposals include restrictions on school building closures.
This week, Democratic senators introduced a bill that would require districts to limit cellphone use in class.
One of the bills aims to create a ‘comprehensive school-community mental health system’ with community and faith-based mental health services.
The regional office that handled federal complaints in Michigan is gone. Parents, including those whose children have disabilities, worry their cases may never be resolved.
The state superintendent said Michigan is already in compliance with civil rights laws.
Michael Rice, who leads the Michigan Department of Education, said Friday he will retire in October.
The state doesn’t fund school facilities work directly, so districts often have to win voter approval for bond proposals to get projects done.
The Michigan Senate passed a resolution encouraging schools to uphold DEI principles despite the Trump administration’s attempts to ban diversity initiatives.
Attorneys general representing Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and 16 other states are seeking to halt huge staff cuts at the U.S. Department of Education.