Talent & Education

Bridge Michigan and Gongwer News Service analyzed several years of school bond data and the current ballot proposals. Here are five things to know about school funding efforts this fall.

Central Michigan University has picked its new leader at a critical time. The 16th president will start November 1.

Facing pressure from school groups 'appalled' by what they viewed as a steep cut, Democrats on Wednesday approved additional spending on school safety and student mental health.

“When I was a teacher, I felt like I connected so much with the kids who were struggling, I felt like I took that home with me,” said Becky Halamka, a Negaunee Public Schools counselor and founder of Superior Educator Wellness Services.

School groups are applauding the $615 million in yearly savings. Republicans warn of long-term consequences for educator pensions.

Michigan students are already suffering from pandemic learning losses. High rates of absenteeism make it worse. Rates improved slightly from last year but are still well above 2019.

Former President Donald Trump wants to eliminate the US Department of Education. That could affect Michigan school funding, college aid and civil rights protections for students.

Months after police shut down an encampment on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus, State Attorney General Dana Nessel is charging individuals for their alleged actions against police.

Miguel Cardona took questions from Cass Technical High School students on Thursday as part of his national back-to-school bus tour.

Gone are the mask requirements and long COVID-19 isolation periods. But school leaders say it’s still important to stay home when sick.

As the back-to-school season is underway, Michigan drivers are encouraged to practice safe driving, especially during pick-up and drop-off hours.

School is back at the University of Michigan. And so are the pro-Palestinian protests.

Experts have warned that the pandemic’s effect on learning would last for a long time. Now, Michigan scores show third graders are scoring worse on reading than third graders prior to the pandemic.

Michigan schools are still secluding and restraining students, mostly those with disabilities, at high numbers despite a 2016 law designed to limit the controversial practice. One special education school is beginning to police itself.

Michigan has bet big on tuition-free community college for some adults. As federal pandemic funds expire, a state leader says the state is looking for ways to extend expanded eligibility.

A new Michigan program guarantees free community college – but only if you live in a community college district, and 1 in 5 students don’t.

Office of Civil Rights says Michigan Department of Education is "brushing aside" its violation of federal protections for students with disabilities.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan is providing ‘access to free pre-K for every 4-year-old.’ But less than half of eligible kids are expected to enroll.

The tiny district has hired an island resident — who’s also a custodian and real estate agent — as its long-term substitute teacher. The district plans to use a ‘grow your own’ program to help her earn teaching credentials.

On the four-student school on Bois Blanc Island, classes are set to resume soon. The one problem: There’s no teacher.