The University of Michigan is warning that thousands of students, employees and others’ information may have been compromised during an August data breach.
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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Report on deadly MSU shootings offers little insight into campus probe
A new report outlines what Michigan State University can do to improve campus safety following a February shooting that killed 3 students and injured 5 others. But it offered few details into its 8-month probe.
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Outside report says MSU should improve security following deadly shootings
An outside consultant found MSU police responded appropriately during a deadly shooting in February. The firm said the university should make it easier to lock down campus, while adding cameras and better classroom locks.
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Michigan looks to soften teacher evaluations. Will it help or hurt students?
A decade ago, Michigan made student performance on tests a component of teacher evals. But students continued to struggle, and teachers kept getting good evaluations. Will new bills improve student performance?
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Chronic absenteeism in Michigan schools drops, but still higher since COVID
More than 3-in-10 Michigan students are chronically absent, missing 18 or more days of school during the year. See high absentee rates in your school district.
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Gretchen Whitmer signs bill easing rehiring of retired Michigan teachers
As Michigan school districts struggle to fill open positions, school district leaders want the option to hire recently retired workers. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into a law a new measure to help with that.
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Michigan State launches tuition-free promise for families making up to $65K
Michigan State University is the latest Michigan university or college to announce a tuition-free guarantee.
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Tuition-free Michigan Reconnect program expands to 21 year olds. What to know
Michigan is investing another $70 million in an effort to boost education attainment levels. The program pays for free community college those without degrees.
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Lack of school counselors hobbles Michigan college enrollment efforts
Michigan is pulling out the stops to get more people in college. But a shortage of high school counselors and advisors trained to explain the application, financial aid and college-going process poses a challenge.
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Michigan is ‘improving outcomes’ for early childhood health and education, report says
The state ranks above national averages in several key areas that indicate success for young children, but still falls short in some, according to newly compiled data.