A new study says too many students aren’t prepared for postsecondary education, especially students who are Black, Latino, low-income, disabled and English learners. Rural students are also missing out.
More Michigan students need AP classes, other rigorous coursework, report says
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What Mike Duggan’s exit means for Michigan governor’s race
‘I never ran to be a spoiler,’ Mike Duggan said after ending his independent bid for governor. Experts predict his departure will likely benefit the eventual Democratic nominee.
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In school cafeterias, kids fight Michigan’s food waste problems
Michigan schools are increasingly adopting composting programs that divert food waste from the landfill while teaching students sustainability.
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Read Mike Duggan’s statement on ending his campaign for Michigan governor
Read Mike Duggan’s statement explaining why he is ending his Michigan governor campaign.
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Mike Duggan drops governor bid in Michigan election shocker
In a stunning announcement, former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan ends his bid for Michigan governor, citing a shifting political landscape.
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Officials: 2 governor hopefuls, 1 Senate candidate should be kept off ballot
The Michigan Bureau of Elections says two gubernatorial candidates and one US Senate hopeful did not submit enough valid voter signatures to qualify for the primary ballot.
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Whitefish waning. Should Michigan have commercial trout, walleye catches?
Bills under consideration in the House aim to expand commercial access to walleye and trout as whitefish catch rates plummet. Recreational fishing advocates and state fishing regulators object.
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Money Out of Politics group ‘confident’ proposal will make Michigan ballot
Organizers seeking to ban political contributions by DTE, Consumers and large state contractors say they’re ‘very confident’ they have enough signatures to put their proposal on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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Rick Snyder: Provide Michigan education that’s ‘more than academics’
With just over half of Michigan high school graduates going off to college, leaders say more needs to be done to give them interesting and useful learning experiences in K-12 schools.
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Michigan lawmakers finalize $152M for new Selfridge mission backed by Trump
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said it was ‘critical’ to deliver the Selfridge funding by June 1 to facilitate a planned expansion backed by President Donald Trump. Lawmakers had been in a stalemate.