Talent & Education

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.

Michigan will help cover student loan payments for about 8,460 educators in the first round of a $250 million program. Many districts didn’t apply on behalf of their teachers, so only $17 million went out last month.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the new state budget will mean an average $400 per pupil increase for Michigan schools. Education leaders say it’s a little more complicated.

The cost of college can be a barrier for students to pursue higher education. A new Michigan program expands student access to tuition-free community college.

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

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.

Women are in the majority at almost every college and university in Michigan, with an increasing percentage of men choosing work over schooling, new data shows.

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

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

Fewer Michigan students have applied for aid after the federal government's botched FAFSA rollout. University officials say they are still ‘cautiously optimistic’ about enrollment.

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.

Wayne State police moved in to clear the encampment at 5:30 a.m. Thursday. Twelve people were arrested. Protesters continued demonstrating on a street nearby.

Wayne State University has moved all classes online after students set up an encampment on campus to protest the Israel-Hamas war.

While universities have struggled with enrollment in recent years, there’s a glimmer of hope: More students are completing their degrees or certificates within four years.

Police at the University of Michigan 'removed' a student encampment Tuesday morning and arrested four people following a month-long protest over the Israel-Hamas war. Student groups say multiple people were injured by chemical spray.

The cuts follow pay raises and an enrollment drop, upsetting parents who wanted administrators to share the pain in order to save teachers, world language and music programs.