Education
-
Michigan Senate passes school retirement system reforms
Legislation to permanently eliminate the 3% tax some public school teachers pay into a health care fund for retirement passed through the Michigan Senate along party lines Tuesday.
-
Here’s what Michigan has done to address the epidemic of school shootings
Students across the US are begging their legislators for ways to reduce gun violence at schools—Michigan lawmakers are listening.
-
Gwen Walz rallies Michigan teachers for Kamala Harris at Grand Rapids brewery
Gwen Walz and several dozen educators from across West Michigan turned out to a brewery in Grand Rapids to show support for Vice President Kamala Harris.
-
Meet a teacher running for Michigan Legislature: Michelle Levine-Woodman
With former educators in office alongside Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan students are a top priority in our state government. Teachers across the Mitten are paying attention.
-
Opinion: Empowering our students, a vision for the future of higher education
Carol Glanville, a current state Representative and candidate in Michigan State House District 84, advocates to empower students by for lowering college costs and enhancing K-12 education.
-
Free school supplies, games, music, and more fun: Here are some back-to-school events for Detroit families
It’s almost time for the 2024-25 school year to begin, and that means one thing: Lots of back-to-school activities in Detroit are underway.
-
5 big takeaways from Michigan’s new education budget that every parent should know
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a $23 billion education budget that features record investments for Michigan’s public schools, students, and teachers.
-
More Michigan families are able to feed their kids this summer, thanks to 3 new programs
Families now have more options for saving money on groceries during the summer months—including free meals for Michigan kids 18 and under.
-
Republicans want to kill the Dept. of Ed and privatize education. Billionaires are helping them.
In the fall, the Department of Education will mark 45 years since its inception, but that anniversary could be its last if Donald Trump gets his way. The federal agency is one of several he’s vowed to slash if reelected president.
-
Kids are more successful when they have a library—here’s how former teachers plan to bring more to Michigan
Local librarians rejoice as Michigan Democrats make a plan to put libraries in more public schools.
