Schools should be able to be creative with commencements, Republicans say. Democrats contend the restrictions on gatherings keep everyone safe.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says there’s a ‘sense of urgency’ to reopen schools following a year of halted learning because of the pandemic.

New research suggests that microplastics act like a chemical sponge, soaking up contaminants such as persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals. Those chemicals, in turn, appear to be causing deformities in larval fish.

A warming climate means trouble for northern Michigan’s boreal forests. By importing saplings common to southern Michigan, foresters aim to help trees get a head-start in building the forests of the future.

Michigan ranks 47th in the ratio of students to librarians, while studies show school library media specialists impact academic achievement.

It may not be a subject that grabs headlines, but investment in the state’s power grid is key to economic growth.