This month in Traverse City, 240 child care slots were snapped up in 2 minutes, the latest sign of a statewide crisis that costs Michigan some $3 billion annually and creates countless headaches.
Child care in Michigan
Stories about what happens to kids with care before kindergarten begins.
Posted inMichigan Government
Report card: Gretchen Whitmer’s 48 promises during State of State speeches
Bridge Michigan’s analysis of six speeches shows the Democratic governor has had her most success implementing gun reforms and social policy, but struggled with infrastructure. The verdict is out on education.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan 'lifelong education' department turns 1, touting growth in free pre-K, college
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pushed for expanded pre-K access and more adults with college degrees. Her new department sees signs of success.
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Benson: Michigan officials, candidates can use campaign cash for child care
New ruling ‘will help open up doors for more parents to run for office,’ says lawmaker who requested the interpretation from Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
Posted inTalent & Education
Pass or fail: How Trump’s education plans could impact Michigan kids
Trump says he’ll close the Department of Education and crack down on ‘Marxist maniacs infecting’ colleges. Will he follow through?
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Watch Bridge Lunch Break on challenges, opportunities in Michigan education
Bridge’s latest Lunch Break reader event featured a lively discussion about preK-12 education in Michigan this school year.
Posted inMichigan Government
Having a family is expensive. Here's what Harris, Trump say about easing costs
Trump and Harris have both backed an expanded child tax credit. The similarities end there.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan touts 'free pre-K for all.' It's more complicated than that
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan is providing ‘access to free pre-K for every 4-year-old.’ But less than half of eligible kids are expected to enroll.
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Michigan’s $23B education deal: Free community college for all, pre-K for many
Michigan Democrats cap a 19-hour marathon session with approval of an education budget they say will put money back into classrooms. Some school groups opposed the plan, along with all Republicans.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Transitional kindergarten offers lessons for Michigan early learning investments
Policymakers should consider additional investment and improvements in transitional kindergarten, given how successful these programs appear to be in Michigan.