A new Detroit Regional Chamber report finds that, despite a slew of free programs, not enough people know about them or are going to college.
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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Controversial elsewhere, AP African American Studies widely popular in Michigan
As the College Board finalizes curriculum for the class following controversies, schools in Michigan say the only issue has been finding enough seats for interested students.
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School choice here to stay in Michigan: See how it impacts your district
Michigan public school choice has grown in the last decade. See how many people in your district use school choice.
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In Michigan, 1 in 4 kids go to school outside district, as choice expands
Once a largely city and suburban issue, school choice is now a statewide and rural phenomenon. That’s good news for many parents, but it’s causing financial problems and headaches for school officials.
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Whitmer launches new education office, seeking more college grads in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new department focused on lifelong learning, known as MiLEAP, aims to accelerate efforts to improve education in Michigan. Education leaders say they hope it’s not just another layer of bureaucracy.
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Michigan’s draft population plan: Better schools, high-tech jobs, new taxes
Draft recommendations from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s population commission includes a laundry list of changes. And they’ll cost money.
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Gaps in Michigan student achievement remain wider than pre-pandemic norm, report finds
A report on benchmark assessment results found Michigan students are making progress in academic recovery, but not enough to return to pre-pandemic achievement levels.
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Who is Gayle Rubin, the U-M professor targeted by Paul Pelosi’s attacker?
Gayle Rubin, anthropology and women’s studies professor at the University of Michigan was among the list of high-profile targets David DePape planned to attack. He is currently on trial in federal court for attacking Paul Pelosi and attempting to kidnap Nancy Pelosi.
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After Oxford shooting report, a call for stricter safety training requirements falters
A month after a report on the deadly Oxford H.S. shooting, Michigan’s State Board of Education dismissed a proposal calling for stricter safety training requirements.
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Finding a fix for Michigan’s special education teacher shortage
Michigan schools do not have enough special education teachers, leaving many students without the services they need. Higher pay may help, as would lowering barriers for college students to teach in the speciality.