Northwest Michigan is betting that providing preschoolers with books can boost plummeting reading scores. Early signs are encouraging, but funding uncertainties linger.
Money woes imperil Traverse City’s bid to boost reading scores with free books
Posted inTalent & Education
Fact check: Michigan school funding at historic highs. Is that enough?
Michigan boosted school funding in the past ten years at a higher rate than most states. Critics say schools are still underfunded by $4.5 billion. There’s data to support both arguments.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan schools are floundering. How some buck the trend, improve literacy
Michigan reading scores are at record lows. Some districts are boosting literacy by investing in training, curriculum and data. Can their success be applied statewide?
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Michigan’s education crisis FAQ: How important are tests? What about parents?
Michigan is sliding to the back of the pack nationally in education. Here are frequently asked questions and answers about money, truancy, staffing and other problems that frame the issue.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Tips for Michigan’s new state superintendent — from two former ones
An open letter to the next state superintendent of schools, Glenn Maleyko.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Public libraries belong to everyone. Let’s keep them that way
Public libraries in Michigan are under attack, facing organized efforts to remove books and intimidate library workers. These attempts run counter to what most residents believe: that public libraries should reflect the whole community, not just the loudest voices.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan’s capital plans new approach to homelessness: A pod city
Lansing officials plan to use 50 mini housing pods in a novel approach to help alleviate homelessness in the Capitol city. Will it work?
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Sept. 5, 2025: Pumpkin spiced trivia
The air is getting cooler, everything tastes like nutmeg and there’s no better time to answer questions about the week in Michigan news.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan issues new requirements for teaching English learners as feds pull back
The Trump administration rescinded federal guidance on legal protections for English learners. Michigan will have a new oversight.
Posted inUrban Affairs
A Detroit ticket tax? Study forecasts millions from sports, entertainment
A new Citizens Research Council of Michigan study found an admissions tax on Detroit sports and entertainment venues could raise between $14 million and $47 million annually, depending on the tax rate.