An outside firm concludes MSU trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno ‘engaged in conduct that exceeds the scope of their authority.’
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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Michigan’s charters, virtual schools buck trend in falling enrollment
Michigan’s traditional public schools continue to report declining enrollment as parents choose charter and private schools. Public school enrollment fell by 7,400 in fall of 2023 though it rose in the state’s publicly funded charter schools.
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Michigan’s 4-year high school graduation rate rises 2nd year in a row
The state four-year high school graduation rate for 2023 is up slightly from 2022. See how your school district did.
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What Biden student loan forgiveness means for Michigan
Some Michigan student loan borrowers got good news from Biden this week: their student loans are being forgiven as part of a new income-based loan repayment program.
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See which Michigan high schools send most graduates to college
For the first time in years, the number of recent high school graduates in Michigan has increased. Statewide, 38.2% of last year’s graduates enrolled in four-year colleges, while more than half are in some higher education.
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More Michigan high school grads going to college; first increase in years
The increase is slight, but it moves the needle following a heavy investment in affordability. At the same time, enrollment at two-year colleges decreased.
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How to get free tuition from Michigan colleges and universities
Many Michigan colleges and universities offer guarantees that assure students won’t have to pay any out-of-pocket tuition costs.
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Wayne State, Central Michigan push back deadlines because of FAFSA delay
The federal government isn’t sending student financial data to schools until mid-March. That adds a time crunch to schools and students. Some schools are easing deadlines.
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Homeschool parents mobilize to fight Michigan efforts to add oversight
Michigan is one of 11 states that doesn’t require parents to notify school or state officials when they homeschool children. Suggestions to count students has prompted an outcry from homeschoolers.
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Homeschool registry plan divides Michigan parents: Voices that shape debate
We asked. You answered. Bridge Michigan readers weigh in on proposal to count homeschoolers.