Literacy achievements come about through a fierce commitment to evidence-based practices and hard work by teachers, students, and families. They are proof that all students can read when they are afforded the proper resources.
Opinion | The youth literacy crisis is a threat to the nation’s foundation
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan athletes go for gold in Winter Olympics. Who and when to watch
More than a dozen athletes with Michigan ties qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The state is particularly well represented in ice dancing and hockey.
Posted inEvents
Bridge Listens Lunch Break: What issues matter most to Michiganders
Join members of Bridge Michigan’s politics team as they talk about the issues readers want the candidates focused on during this 2026 election cycle.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan governor hopefuls clash on free student meals, ICE at schools
Democrat Jocelyn Benson said she’d use ‘every tool’ to keep ICE out of Michigan schools. That debate is a ‘sideshow’ that won’t fix education woes, argued Republican Mike Cox.
Posted inTalent & Education
Michigan residents with degrees, skills certificates rises, but state ranking falls
Michigan’s overall postsecondary educational attainment has grown since the state set a goal of 60% of residents having a credential by 2030. But the state’s national ranking has fallen.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Feb 6: Hip, hip, hooray for trivia
Another week of winter, another week of news: Have you been paying attention?
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Feds take another step toward decision on Line 5 tunnel
The US Army Corps released an environmental review Friday that is the last step toward issuing key permits for the Line 5 tunnel.
Posted inMichigan Government
Want shorter lines on Election Day? It’s a science, and selfie stations help
Waiting in line to vote stinks. Some states have figured out how to make it better.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Investing in tuition-free college can be a good economic bet for Michigan
Having more educated workers strengthens communities, making it easier to attract new businesses and enabling existing employers to improve productivity and expand.
Posted inMichigan Government
Grow Michigan’s economy? Many pledges, few plans at gubernatorial forum
Top candidates for governor offered a handful of ideas to jumpstart Michigan’s economy. Among them: Expand a ‘transformation brownfield’ tax capture program for developers, and ‘take a blowtorch to bureaucracy.’