More than 140,000 more students ate free lunch last year. It cost $190 million, but experts say it’s good for learning.
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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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First-year student enrollment down at Michigan universities
As financial aid delays racked up this spring, officials worried enrollment would suffer. Now, state numbers show some schools saw steeper declines than others.
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In Michigan, voters sour on school bonds. Once an easy sell, half now fail
Some 10% of Michigan districts are going to voters with tax requests in November. Taxes for roads and public safety still overwhelmingly pass, but the success rate of school bonds has plummeted in recent years.
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Five things to know about Michigan school bond proposals this election
Bridge Michigan and Gongwer News Service analyzed several years of school bond data and the current ballot proposals. Here are five things to know about school funding efforts this fall.
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Central Michigan University taps Augusta University administrator as president
Central Michigan University has picked its new leader at a critical time. The 16th president will start November 1.
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Dems OK $125M for Michigan school safety, mental health. GOP wanted more
Facing pressure from school groups ‘appalled’ by what they viewed as a steep cut, Democrats on Wednesday approved additional spending on school safety and student mental health.
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Michigan's mental health crisis extends beyond students: Teachers struggle too
“When I was a teacher, I felt like I connected so much with the kids who were struggling, I felt like I took that home with me,” said Becky Halamka, a Negaunee Public Schools counselor and founder of Superior Educator Wellness Services.
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Senate Dems OK retiree cost cut for Michigan schools over GOP objections
School groups are applauding the $615 million in yearly savings. Republicans warn of long-term consequences for educator pensions.
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In Michigan, 1 in 3 students miss 18+ days of school a year, data shows
Michigan students are already suffering from pandemic learning losses. High rates of absenteeism make it worse. Rates improved slightly from last year but are still well above 2019.
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Trump wants to abolish the Department of Education. Is Michigan ready?
Former President Donald Trump wants to eliminate the US Department of Education. That could affect Michigan school funding, college aid and civil rights protections for students.