The state Department of Education reports progress toward achieving its educational strategic plan, including higher graduation rates, but the pandemic widened performance gaps, according to the CDC.
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5 things to know: Automated tickets coming to Michigan work zones, school buses
Michigan drivers will soon be subject to automatic traffic enforcement near construction zones and at school bus stops. Here’s what to know about the new law, designed to deter rulebreakers.
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Michigan Senate OKs hate crime, birth control access bills in marathon final push
While House lawmakers calling it quits for the year, the Senate worked through the night in a record 29-hour meeting. Here’s what’s headed to the governor.
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Michigan House kills hundreds of bills. See what died on final day of Dem control
Government transparency, gun reforms, polluter pay proposals among more than 250 bills that died as the Michigan House abruptly adjourned for the year, ending Democratic control of the lower chamber.
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Michigan charter school reforms near finish line in state Legislature
The four bills would put restrictions on the use of taxpayer money to buy and lease private property and require more financial transparency for charter schools.
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Ten ways Michigan may change under Trump, from doctors and EVs to school lunch
More doctors but fewer insurance options for the needy? Tax credits for private schools, but not EVs? Here’s what residents can expect in 2025 under President-elect Donald Trump.
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Michigan work zones, school buses to use cameras to catch traffic violators
Michigan will implement cameras in work zones to prevent construction-related crashes and on school buses to track people who fail to stop. The work-zone traffic systems can automatically issue tickets.
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Michigan bill would require filling out FAFSA or 'opt-out' form to graduate
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) unlocks grants and student loans. Michigan leaders are split on whether requiring students to fill out the form to graduate is a good idea.
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Michigan Democrats advance mandatory kindergarten bill
Michigan Democrats have advanced a bill that would require students to attend kindergarten. It’s unclear how many students are not attending kindergarten right now.
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Michigan school district uses gas cards, camp trips to boost graduation rates
Weekend camps, home visits and flexible transportation options make up some of the ways Lansing School District is aiming to improve its graduation rates.