School groups are applauding the $615 million in yearly savings. Republicans warn of long-term consequences for educator pensions.
Michigan K-12 schools
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In Michigan, 1 in 3 students miss 18+ days of school a year, data shows
Michigan students are already suffering from pandemic learning losses. High rates of absenteeism make it worse. Rates improved slightly from last year but are still well above 2019.
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Trump wants to abolish the Department of Education. Is Michigan ready?
Former President Donald Trump wants to eliminate the US Department of Education. That could affect Michigan school funding, college aid and civil rights protections for students.
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Bridge Lunch Break will discuss back-to-school issues in Michigan
Bridge Michigan education reporter Isabel Lohman will discuss the challenges and opportunities for Michigan’s K-12 schools in 2024 with experts during a Sept. 25 reader event.
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Ed Secretary touts mental health money for Michigan students. It expires soon
Miguel Cardona took questions from Cass Technical High School students on Thursday as part of his national back-to-school bus tour.
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School is back in Michigan. So is COVID-19. What to know
Gone are the mask requirements and long COVID-19 isolation periods. But school leaders say it’s still important to stay home when sick.
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Back-to-school road safety tips for Michigan drivers, students and parents
As the back-to-school season is underway, Michigan drivers are encouraged to practice safe driving, especially during pick-up and drop-off hours.
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Opinion | Education pork projects or fighting for scraps?
While we applaud the past two years of increased investments in schools, Michigan still has a long way to go.
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M-STEP results reveal struggles for Michigan kids who began school in COVID
Experts have warned that the pandemic’s effect on learning would last for a long time. Now, Michigan scores show third graders are scoring worse on reading than third graders prior to the pandemic.
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Opinion | Is M-STEP a college killer?
Changes to M-STEP would streamline the assessment process, add to the relevance of the remaining testing tools, and remove impediments Michigan students have to higher education.