While Corey Rosser’s students may have struggled with the traditional format of schooling, at Quest High School, he’s pushing them to new limits.
Michigan Teacher of the Year helps alternative students find success
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | How philanthropy can help nonprofits meet the moment
Many assume the solution is simple: fill the funding gaps left by the federal pullback. But philanthropy alone can’t replace public investment – and many argue it shouldn’t.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Michigan roads won’t fix themselves. It’s time for a real plan
The time has passed for empty campaign promises and meaningless headlines. Michigan’s leaders need to act and deliver a real solution for our road funding problem.
Posted inTalent & Education
Kalamazoo learns even free tuition isn’t enough to get kids into college
Twenty years into the Kalamazoo Promise scholarship program, officials say they’re having to work harder to help kids succeed and even graduate from high school.
Posted inTalent & Education
As Michigan scores fall, state superintendent blames local control ‘run amok’
Michigan lawmakers are questioning if the state is doing enough to ensure students are reading on grade level. State Superintendent Michael Rice says changes from two laws passed last year will help.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan lawmakers seeking stronger antisemitism ban: We've been threatened too
Following high-profile attacks in other states, Jewish lawmakers in Michigan seek tougher antisemitism rules here. Because of ‘credible’ threats, ‘I have a police detail on my home,’ said one.
Posted inTalent & Education
Santa Ono rejected for University of Florida presidency amid conservative backlash
The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s universities, voted against Santa Ono, who was most recently president of the University of Michigan.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan’s bottle return rates keep falling. Is it time for change?
Michiganders returned less than three-quarters of their 10-cent bottle deposits last year, the lowest redemption rate on record. In all, $116 million went unreturned. A ballot measure may be in the works.
Posted inQuality of Life
Tiny UP island becomes even more remote as ferry access shrinks
More than 250 Michiganders signed a letter calling for the restoration of evening ferry services to and from Neebish Island, which were cut in 2024.
Posted inMichigan Government
Trump administration shutters Job Corps: What it means for Michigan
Job Corps centers in Detroit, Grand Rapids and Flint that provided housing and vocational training to low-income youth were abruptly shuttered last week by the Trump administration.