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Whitmer makes ‘science of reading’ training mandatory for Michigan teachers

Michigan elementary school teachers will be required to take literacy training by the 2031-2032 school year, under a new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday.

 

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Michigan tests expanding free ‘pre-K for all’ to home child-care providers

Around small tables and colorful magnifying glasses, Lori Legger six teaches young children about living and nonliving things.

 

Michigan schools get creative, competitive, to curb high absenteeism

In Muskegon County, two neighboring school districts are competing for a sparkling trophy.

But it’s not for sports. It’s for student attendance.

 

As Michigan falls further behind, some ask: Time to overhaul high school?

Michigan’s high-school graduation rate reached a new high last year, but test scores indicate only 27% of students left prepared for college.

 

New Michigan program aims to train, retain more early childhood teachers

One of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s signature initiatives has been to expand the availability of early childhood education.

 

How much lottery ticket cash ends up in Michigan classrooms? We did the math

It’s an annual ritual in Michigan: The state proclaiming how much cash the lottery is pouring into schools. Gov.

 

‘Blindsided’ by budget cut, Michigan early childhood programs fight to survive

For years, parents of young children have been able to turn to regional programs called Great Start Collaboratives to help connect them with child development resources, child-care information and free books.

 

Report: Michigan churns through teachers at unsustainable rate

Michigan teachers are leaving the field at an unsustainable rate, forcing an increased reliance on those with temporary or interim credentials, according to a report released Thursday.

 

Eastern Michigan offers graduates help paying student loans for 17 majors, including teaching

As college costs continue to worry current and future students, what if students had some peace of mind that they would be able to pay back their loans?

 

Michigan adopts updated sex education standards after contentious meeting

Despite opposition from some parents and pastors, the Michigan State Board of Education approved revised state health education standards Thursday that include recommendations that students be taught about gender identity and sexual orientation.

 

Michigan has $321M for school safety. The catch: Districts must waive rights

In the four years since the deadly shooting at Oxford High School, Michigan districts have received millions in state funds for safety and mental health services.

 

Special education complaints jump in Michigan, as odds stacked against parents

Records show that parents of Michigan students who receive special education services are increasingly having to fight for services that are supposed to be guaranteed by law.