Michigan K-12 schools

It is past time for more school districts to partner with their local child advocacy centers on prevention services, to reduce the number of children who are abused and to teach them how to speak up.

Democratic lawmakers are steering money to school districts in their districts for special projects that few knew about until hours before the vote.

Michigan lacks enough qualified teachers to deliver high quality in-person computer science instruction. We need educators who are proficient and ready to inspire the next generation of computer scientists.

Michigan’s new education budget includes $25 million in dedicated funding for student mental health and school safety — but that’s $301.5 million less than last year.

High sticker prices and a fear of debt may be prompting Michigan high school students to opt out of college. National data suggests getting a college degree is still worth it.

Kelley Cusmano fears a major teacher shortage within the next few years if more isn’t done to retain veteran educators.

New research finds Michigan students have been slower to recover from pandemic learning losses than peers in most other states.

Michigan Democrats cap a 19-hour marathon session with approval of an education budget they say will put money back into classrooms. Some school groups opposed the plan, along with all Republicans.

Will Michigan leaders pass an education budget deal Wednesday? School groups say a budget deal will harm schools and lead to layoffs.

Michigan lawmakers are preparing for a lengthy session Wednesday and aim to finalize the state budget in addition to other policy priorities. There's still a lot to work though.

Policymakers should consider additional investment and improvements in transitional kindergarten, given how successful these programs appear to be in Michigan.

Should $670 million in retiree health care savings go directly to schools, teachers or the state? A disagreement among Democrats has slowed a Michigan budget deal as lawmakers prepare for summer recess.

The state Legislature should give educators a graduation gift: get rid of the 80/20 rule and restore power to teachers.

Without a statewide policy on how to manage cell phone use in classrooms, Michigan schools are setting their own rules.

The spending proposals currently being considered provide mixed signals about the state’s priorities and backslide on the recent commitment to the educational needs of ‘at-risk’ students.

Michigan students who receive special education services could be in line for more COVID-19 make-up help after a federal investigation found the state failed to ensure they received an “appropriate” education.

Twenty-eight Michigan school districts received a combined $24 million in federal rebates to purchase electric buses. It’s the latest in a series of federal awards to eliminate aging diesel buses.

Bridge explains how Michigan Lottery proceeds contribute to the Michigan school aid fund.

The latest Lunch Break event featured expert panelists discussing the effects of living through the Flint water crisis on the city’s children.

For Michigan to be successful in the coming decades, we must reinvent what happens in school for all students. We can't do any of this without addressing how our education system is governed.