Michigan education policy
Across Michigan, Black and Hispanic students, as well as those from low-income homes, have less access to career and technical education programs
“It was the first time I wanted to be ‘better’ for the sake of helping others. I knew that teaching was what I was meant to do,” said Corey Rosser, explaining what drew him to the classroom.
State education officials say the proposed standards maintain parental authority to opt children out of sex education lessons.
Michigan schools could also lose a portion of their state aid if they offer financial incentives to get students to attend school on Count Day.
Michigan lawmakers passed the state budget after missing two deadlines for getting it adopted.
Lawmaker says his proposal would improve transparency and turnout. Clerks say it will add costs and confuse voters.
Michigan can learn from the policies that helped Mississippi surge in performance on a rigorous national exam, the state’s retiring top education leader says.
Michigan public school districts have offered free breakfast and lunch to students for the last two years.
Some free Pre-K programs and school meals are at risk if the Michigan state government shuts down without a budget deal by Oct. 1
“If you want your kid to go to Harvard, make sure they have a responsive caregiver. Better than a tutor later on,” said Beth MeLampy, who directs curriculum and staff training at Gretchen’s House.
Carla Brown of Detroit is among the ranks of those caring for and educating kids from infants to 3-years-old in Michigan. She works hard in her classroom but gets paid $15 an hour for it.
As Michigan’s state superintendent, Glenn Maleyko will oversee the Michigan Department of Education and report to the elected State Board of Education.
It’s unclear when Glenn Maleyko, who was selected last month as state superintendent, will begin in the role.
Critics say the visit was an attempt to distract from McMahon’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education.
The new state requirements come as the Trump administration is pulling back federal support for such students.
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.