Two Republicans are trying to get onto the Democratic-dominated board. The board makes recommendations for education policy but does not determine the state budget or pass laws.
Talent & Education
To prosper, Michigan must be a more educated place. Bridge will explore the challenges in education and identify policies and initiatives that address them.
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As Michigan forges forward on literacy, many ask: What about math?
In a state laser focused on literacy, educators and leaders say more attention needs to be paid to math.
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As enrollments plummet, Michigan communities sweat job losses from universities
For communities around many of Michigan’s public universities, declining enrollments and inadequate state funding may have severe adverse economic impacts.
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Look up how many students miss class in your Michigan school
Statewide, more than 1 in 4 Michigan K-12 students are missing more than 10% of the school year. The rate is down slightly from the previous year but ‘more work remains,’ according to the state superintendent.
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Michigan absenteeism inches down; 1 in 4 still miss too much school
The state’s chronic absenteeism rates have decreased for the fourth year in a row, but more than a fourth of students are missing 10% or more of the school year.
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Push is on to boost career tech in Michigan schools. Not all agree that’s best
Nearly 115,000 students took a career and technical education course last year. But is it a direct path to a good job? Leaders say employers want even more training and schools need more trained instructors.
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University of Michigan sued by 16 former hockey players alleging sexual abuse
The players say their coach and other staff were aware of sexual hazing that included the forced shaving of their genitals and other abuses by teammates decades ago.
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Michigan colleges spend big on dorms as enrollments sag. Big draw or big waste?
Ferris State’s new dorm offers views of its football stadium. Western’s new hall is made of timber and has massage chairs. But big investments in dorms haven’t always worked in other states.
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See how your local Michigan school district did in the 2026 M-STEP
Scores vary across the state. Use this tool to look up your local school.
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Michigan reading scores drop again. State superintendent: ‘We need to improve’
Michigan students took standardized tests in the spring. But reading scores have dropped slightly from the year before across grades.