Voters approved 62% of local tax requests for school bonds. Conservative regions were much more likely to reject them.
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In Michigan House, time for Democrats is running out. What to expect
Republicans retook control of the state House on Tuesday, giving Democrats just weeks to pass their wish lists and pet projects. Expect a frantic finish.
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Republicans win most open seats on Michigan education, university boards
Michigan voters mostly selected Republicans to fill open seats on the State Board of Education and the boards of three universities.
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Opinion | New 'Reading for All' law will decode reading for Michigan kids
Getting here took a dedicated effort from lawmakers, teachers, advocates, parents and students who worked together.
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Trans rights fight returns as wedge in Michigan elections
Biden changed Title IX rules to protect LGBTQ kids in schools. Now, conservatives are running to change it back.
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Time to ban cellphones in Michigan schools? Lawmaker proposes statewide plan
A bill introduced last month would create a statewide ban on using devices in class for all Michigan students.
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Michigan made school meals free for all. Students ate it up
More than 140,000 more students ate free lunch last year. It cost $190 million, but experts say it’s good for learning.
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Michigan elections FAQ: Where Trump, Harris stand on education
Trump and Harris are divided on the political culture war surrounding schools and managing the costs of higher education. Here are the facts and where the candidates stand.
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Alpena backs away from firing library board after sex-themed books are moved
The culture wars have led to compromise in northern Michigan, with a library moving books and county commissioners rescinding a threat to fire library board members.
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In Michigan, voters sour on school bonds. Once an easy sell, half now fail
Some 10% of Michigan districts are going to voters with tax requests in November. Taxes for roads and public safety still overwhelmingly pass, but the success rate of school bonds has plummeted in recent years.