In a report released today, a public policy group says the legislature is underfunding its public universities at a critical time in a transforming economy
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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Differences in demography
How districts differ Click here to load this Caspio Cloud Database Cloud Database by Caspio
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Detroit charter school profiled by Bridge fined $144,000 by state
A school run by former Detroit city councilwoman Sharon McPhail is fined after a Bridge investigation revealed she is unlicensed
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State education proposal would add $1.4 billion to school budget
Tripping over its own good intentions, a long-awaited study calculating the cost of a good education may be undone by its high price, timid promises and puzzling methodology
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Bridge database: How your school district gains (or doesn't) under funding proposal
Some school districts would receive tens of millions in additional funding, while many others are already overfunded
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The 3 biggest head-scratchers in Michigan education cost study
The report was supposed to be a big win for education reformers. But holes in the study may undermine efforts to increase school spending
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How Michigan compares with other states in child care spending
Not very well, it turns out.
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Asleep at the desk: How school begins for many Michigan teens
It may be the the simplest way to improve academic achievement. But starting school later in the morning is a surprisingly tough sell
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What happened when one Minnesota school district let high schoolers sleep in
An hour delay paid off in achievement and attendance. So why aren’t more schools following that lead
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Building a better school board
Districts across Michigan struggle to field candidates for school boards. The job can be time consuming, nerve wracking, and is often unpaid. Would proper training for new board members help?