The Trump administration announced new civil rights investigations into two universities in Michigan.
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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How Michigan may be impacted by Trump plan to gut Department of Education
The president intends to slash in half the number of employees in the department starting March 21. What cutting the agency does — and doesn’t — mean for states, college loans and services to disabled students.
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Trump admin to University of Michigan: Stop antisemitism, or face 'enforcement'
Trump administration warns 60 schools — including University of Michigan — they must do more to protect Jewish students from discrimination after pro-Palestinian protests over the Israel-Hamas war.
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Trump orders spur fear, anxiety among Michigan LGBTQ+ students
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael Rice fears some LGBTQ+ students won’t feel safe coming to school at a time when chronic absenteeism is high.
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An alternative path to recruit, train teachers in Michigan amid shortage
Schools in Michigan and nationwide have turned to ‘grow your own’ programs like Talent Together in recent years to develop a talent pipeline.
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Facing deadline to end DEI, Michigan schools ask crucial question: What is DEI?
What is DEI? Leaders say it depends who you ask. But federal funding to schools could be on the line.
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U-M squeezed by Trump cuts; Social Security research project halted
U-M is part of a halted, $15M research project that conducts Social Security research. University president Santa Ono tells staff to expect ‘significant repercussions’ due to federal cuts.
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A stampede for child care in Traverse City reveals ‘heartbreaking’ crisis
This month in Traverse City, 240 child care slots were snapped up in 2 minutes, the latest sign of a statewide crisis that costs Michigan some $3 billion annually and creates countless headaches.
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Michigan high school graduation rates reach new high
Michigan leaders cite several reasons for the increase: opportunities to make up class credit, career and tech classes that students enjoy and more.
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Two years later: How Michigan State University has changed campus safety
MSU has installed classroom door locks, added cell phone numbers to emergency alerts and installed more cameras. Leaders say a centralized security system enhances overall safety too.