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?
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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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.
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Michigan State University officially fires Mel Tucker for cause
MSU fired its head football coach two and half weeks after a national report outlined allegations in an ongoing school investigation about Tucker’s behavior.
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How a Detroit pastor got involved in a citywide effort to reduce chronic absenteeism
The Rev. Larry Simmons wondered why children were roaming the streets of his neighborhood during school hours.
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Michigan lawmakers consider making universal free school meals permanent
Michigan public school students can get free school breakfast and lunch at their schools during the 2023-2024 school year. Some lawmakers want to make the program permanent.