Democratic lawmakers are steering money to school districts in their districts for special projects that few knew about until hours before the vote.
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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School officials ‘appalled’ by Michigan budget cut to mental health, safety
Michigan’s new education budget includes $25 million in dedicated funding for student mental health and school safety — but that’s $301.5 million less than last year.
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Michigan college graduates make $33,400 more, but fewer students attending
High sticker prices and a fear of debt may be prompting Michigan high school students to opt out of college. National data suggests getting a college degree is still worth it.
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Q&A: Michigan Teacher of the Year fears ‘mass exodus’ of instructors
Kelley Cusmano fears a major teacher shortage within the next few years if more isn’t done to retain veteran educators.
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Where are the Michigan men? College increasingly a female dominated pursuit
Women are in the majority at almost every college and university in Michigan, with an increasing percentage of men choosing work over schooling, new data shows.
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Michigan students fell behind during COVID. Their recovery lags other states
New research finds Michigan students have been slower to recover from pandemic learning losses than peers in most other states.
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School cell phone bans are spreading. Is Michigan next?
Without a statewide policy on how to manage cell phone use in classrooms, Michigan schools are setting their own rules.
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FAFSA filings down at Michigan universities. Will enrollment follow?
Fewer Michigan students have applied for aid after the federal government’s botched FAFSA rollout. University officials say they are still ‘cautiously optimistic’ about enrollment.
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Feds: Michigan failed students in special education during COVID. What's next?
Michigan students who receive special education services could be in line for more COVID-19 make-up help after a federal investigation found the state failed to ensure they received an “appropriate” education.
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Wayne State University police dismantle encampment; 12 arrested
Wayne State police moved in to clear the encampment at 5:30 a.m. Thursday. Twelve people were arrested. Protesters continued demonstrating on a street nearby.