To prosper, Michigan must be a more educated place. Bridge will explore the challenges in education and identify policies and initiatives that address them.
Bridge Michigan and Gongwer News Service analyzed several years of school bond data and the current ballot proposals. Here are five things to know about school funding efforts this fall.
Some 10% of Michigan districts are going to voters with tax requests in November. Taxes for roads and public safety still overwhelmingly pass, but the success rate of school bonds has plummeted in recent years.
Facing pressure from school groups 'appalled' by what they viewed as a steep cut, Democrats on Wednesday approved additional spending on school safety and student mental health.
“When I was a teacher, I felt like I connected so much with the kids who were struggling, I felt like I took that home with me,” said Becky Halamka, a Negaunee Public Schools counselor and founder of Superior Educator Wellness Services.
Michigan students are already suffering from pandemic learning losses. High rates of absenteeism make it worse. Rates improved slightly from last year but are still well above 2019.
Former President Donald Trump wants to eliminate the US Department of Education. That could affect Michigan school funding, college aid and civil rights protections for students.
Months after police shut down an encampment on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus, State Attorney General Dana Nessel is charging individuals for their alleged actions against police.
Experts have warned that the pandemic’s effect on learning would last for a long time. Now, Michigan scores show third graders are scoring worse on reading than third graders prior to the pandemic.
Michigan schools are still secluding and restraining students, mostly those with disabilities, at high numbers despite a 2016 law designed to limit the controversial practice. One special education school is beginning to police itself.
Michigan has bet big on tuition-free community college for some adults. As federal pandemic funds expire, a state leader says the state is looking for ways to extend expanded eligibility.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan is providing ‘access to free pre-K for every 4-year-old.’ But less than half of eligible kids are expected to enroll.
The tiny district has hired an island resident — who’s also a custodian and real estate agent — as its long-term substitute teacher. The district plans to use a ‘grow your own’ program to help her earn teaching credentials.