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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.
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.
Michigan lawmakers are more than a month past a deadline to adopt a state budget, creating uncertainty for school officials.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier this year called for restrictions on cellphone use in schools
There are two bills that would address cellphone use in Michigan schools. It’s uncertain which proposal will pass.
The K-12 budget proposal would raise the per-pupil grant for schools by $417 for each student.
The Western International High School student is 3.5 credits away from graduation, his attorney says. He is now fighting for his release.
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.
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 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.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer touted a pre-K enrollment achievement on Wednesday. She wants legislators to secure the funds to expand the program.
The party is moving forward with proposals they say will help improve student achievement and ease a shortage of teachers..
The governor is expected to make the announcement during her State of the State Address Wednesday night.
Youth in the system are calling on the Michigan Department of Education to require schools to immediately release their transcripts.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s budget proposal would increase per-pupil funding by nearly $400 per student.