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Talent & Education
To prosper, Michigan must be a more educated place. Bridge will explore the challenges in education and identify policies and initiatives that address them.
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See how your Michigan school district compares on academic growth
Use this database to search growth from third to eighth grades, and compare districts compare with their neighbors and ones with similar socioeconomics statewide in Michigan.
Academic State Champs: Top 10 large Michigan school districts for growth
Use this slideshow to see where students in school districts with more than 4,000 students grew the most from third to eighth grade
Academic State Champs: Top 10 mid-sized Michigan school districts for growth
Use this slideshow to see where students in school districts with 1,300 to 4,000 students grew the most from third to eighth grade
Academic State Champs: Top 10 small Michigan school districts for growth
Use this slideshow to see where students in school districts with less than 1,300 students grew the most from third to eighth grade.
Doubts on Engler at MSU, but higher-ed support shouldn’t be one of them
The former governor helped to give far more to Michigan’s public universities than his Democratic and Republican successors
Why Michigan needs newcomers. Told in 5 data maps.
Michigan’s economy would improve if more adults had diplomas. Why our future may depend on immigrants and other transplants.
Michigan is shortening school assessment tests – by reducing writing
Many say students spend too much time taking state tests. But some question whether dropping math and critical thinking questions sends the right message.
Michigan high school counselors to get training in college and career advice
A bill expected to be signed today by Gov. Rick Snyder is a small step toward improved access to college ‒ if schools’ understaffed counselors can find time to pass on career advice.
U-M asks, ‘Where are the poor kids?’
It may be a world-renowned university, but the University of Michigan has yet to figure out how to get more low-income students to enroll. The solution may come down to a one-word marketing tweak: Free
Text messages and rap videos. How the state is telling poor students they too can afford college.
It sounds like a mix between Big Brother and Helicopter Mom, but a three-year-old state program that helps guide first-generation college students and their families through the maze of financial aid may help Michigan increase low-income college enrollment.
In Michigan, path to elite colleges flows through richer high schools (interactive map)
Which schools produce the most Spartans, Wolverines and Ivy Leaguers? Map showing where high schoolers attend college contains some surprises.
Database: Where do students from YOUR Michigan school attend college?
Interactive database allows users to examine, compare where last year’s graduating class is attending college.
Michigan college students are binging on booze. Time for more kegs?
When Michigan turned off the tap at underage parties, binge drinking became more dangerous. Some say it’s time to go back to kegs.
Staying safe on football game day in Michigan (SLIDESHOW)
Drinking and football are often synonymous. But they don’t have to be dangerous. Use these 10 tips to avoid big trouble.
See how your school’s test scores compare (interactive map)
Use this map to compare SAT scores with neighboring schools in your county and the state.
Nikolai Vitti loves a challenge. He has one at Detroit Public Schools.
Detroit’s new superintendent sits for a Q&A about school closures, test scores, lead in drinking fountains and early conflict-of-interest questions.
University of Michigan won't 'do work of police' to track DACA students
U-M President Mark Schlissel says students should be able to pursue education 'without outside worries.' He sat down with Bridge to answer five questions this week.
Want a better SAT score in Michigan? Book your hotel now.
Michigan’s money-saving switch from the ACT college prep test is causing serious anxiety because aren’t enough sites for students to retake the test.
Michigan failing its special needs children, parents and studies say.
Federal officials say Michigan isn’t properly educating students with disabilities. Parents blame cost cutting.