New state data showing a 2025 college enrollment drop has some split on whether the state’s Michigan Achievement Scholarship is working to encourage more students to go to college.
Talent & Education
To prosper, Michigan must be a more educated place. Bridge will explore the challenges in education and identify policies and initiatives that address them.
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More Michigan students need AP classes, other rigorous coursework, report says
A new study says too many students aren’t prepared for postsecondary education, especially students who are Black, Latino, low-income, disabled and English learners. Rural students are also missing out.
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Rick Snyder: Provide Michigan education that’s ‘more than academics’
With just over half of Michigan high school graduates going off to college, leaders say more needs to be done to give them interesting and useful learning experiences in K-12 schools.
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Work program helps Michigan students with disabilities. Will funding run dry?
At Project SEARCH, students learn what jobs they do and don’t like. They also get support from peers, instructors and employers. Independence and employment are the goals.
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MSU’s new ethics policy: Gag order or commonsense loyalty guide for trustees?
Approved during a rare Sunday meeting, a new ethics policy is drawing criticism from those who say it violates free speech. But proponents say it’s necessary to outline expectations of trustees.
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Michigan steps up work to persuade young men to go to college, get skills training
Michigan is among the top states where young men’s college enrollment has plummeted.
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Detroit schools make gains in reading and math: 4 strategies that work
A new study singles out Detroit as one of the districts nationally that is ‘accelerating recovery.’ How the schools did it — and what more needs to be done
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Money woes close a small Michigan college. It’s not alone
Siena Heights University in Adrian is closing for good after graduating its final class. It’s among a wave of closures for small, private, faith-based colleges regionally and in Michigan.
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Most school bonds pass in Tuesday’s election. Look up your district
Statewide, 63.8% of school bonds passed. Some districts that failed to get bonds passed in November also failed Tuesday.
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More Michigan students pursue trades, but access disparities persist
Career and technical education is growing across Michigan as more complete programs tied to in-demand skilled trades. Access differs by district, however, and some are asking voters to approve related bonds this week.