Michigan K-12 schools

The president intends to slash in half the number of employees in the department starting March 21. What cutting the agency does — and doesn’t — mean for states, college loans and services to disabled students.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael Rice fears some LGBTQ+ students won't feel safe coming to school at a time when chronic absenteeism is high.

Schools in Michigan and nationwide have turned to 'grow your own' programs like Talent Together in recent years to develop a talent pipeline.

By embracing volunteerism, we can play a vital role in bringing these global goals to life, creating a sustainable and inclusive world.

What is DEI? Leaders say it depends who you ask. But federal funding to schools could be on the line.

Michigan governor will use her State of the State address to propose limits on cellphone use in schools ‘to improve student mental health and outcomes.’

Almost $100 million will be distributed to 302 Michigan municipalities, including cities and tribes, from the state's marijuana tax revenue to fund local projects like schools and roads.

Michigan leaders cite several reasons for the increase: opportunities to make up class credit, career and tech classes that students enjoy and more.

The Trump administration is warning schools that DEI efforts could violate the law and cause them to lose federal funding.

The decline is less than recent years, but continues a pattern from the pandemic. Among the factors: birth rates and private schools.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s education budget proposal for the 2025-26 school year would require elementary schools to notify parents if they are using a high-quality curriculum to teach students.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association is not planning to immediately change a policy that allows two students to compete. The NCAA will comply with Trump’s order barring transgender athletes from women’s sports.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing more spending on schools, housing and more. But her $84B budget does not include a long-term road funding plan, which she’s still working on.

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.

A mandate that every student gets exposure to rigorous postsecondary-focused classes and experiences cuts through any excuses as to why they don’t have access in the first place.

President Donald Trump wants to stop “indoctrination” of K-12 students. Local educators aren’t sure what he means.

On the heels of poor student test scores, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing an education plan to boost ‘transparency’ for parents and schools.

Michigan students score worse in math and reading than their peers nationwide, according to a new test.

Despite improvement in fourth-grade math, results of the National Assessment of Education Progress tell a familiar story in Detroit. Some blame chronic absenteeism.

Michigan is trying a host of different strategies to get more people to become teachers. But researchers say the verdict is still out on whether these programs will solve long-term challenges.