Michigan’s reading scores have dropped to crisis levels in the past 10 years. Republicans blame Democrats for repealing reforms; Democrats say their new strategies need time to work.
Michigan Democrats, Republicans swap blame on schools after Bridge report
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Feds investigating U-M, WMU over scholarships for 'Dreamers,' minorities
Civil rights probes of scholarships for undocumented and minority students are the latest in the Trump administration’s targeting of public universities.
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Dead eagles get new life with Michigan tribes, but bird flu extends wait
Eagles are sacred for many Native Americans, who can obtain dead birds for religious use through the federal government. Bird flu has slowed the already-lengthy process.
Posted inMichigan Government
Fact check: Trump makes progress on policy promises to Michigan. Will growth follow?
Trump’s policy ‘wins’ on taxes, trade, and immigration enforcement come amid rising global tensions and economic uncertainty. Can he deliver on the ‘Michigan miracle’ he promised?
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Opinion | Why Milton Friedman would have liked Michigan’s Rx Kids program
Compared to typical government programs, cash subsidies are more likely to put taxpayers’ money to good use. Policymakers should consider converting existing government programs to make them function more like Rx Kids.
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School district lookup: How scores, staff, enrollment changed across Michigan
Enrollment in more than 70% of Michigan districts has fallen since 2014, while many added staff and test scores fell. Use these tools to search how districts statewide fared.
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Here’s how governor candidates say they’d fix Michigan education
Tougher graduation requirements, more teacher training on literacy and more school choice are among the ideas candidates are pitching to improve Michigan K-12 education.
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Michigan schools on hiring spree. Can it reverse ‘Titanic’ learning losses?
Michigan has 21,000 more teacher aides than a decade ago helping a shrinking population of schoolkids. Hiring more adults has yet to reverse learning skids, but one lawmaker likens it to turning around the Titanic.
Posted inBusiness Watch
MEDC chief: ‘I was not aware’ of $20M state business grant caught in probe
The CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation said the grant to one of his board members came with rules for monitoring compliance set by the Legislature.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
‘Big, beautiful bill’ scraps conservation projects in northwest Michigan
Congress withdrew $20 million that was earmarked for stream restoration and farmland preservation across northwest Michigan after groups already spent $450,000 getting ready for the projects.