Michigan public and private schools can opt in to receive school safety and mental health funding. But school groups say they have issues with the funding rules.
Isabel Lohman
Posted inEducation, Michigan Government
Michigan schools budget: free meals, record funding, safety upgrades
Michigan’s $24.12 billion budget includes universal no-cost K-12 school meals, boosts at-risk funding and includes funding for safety and mental health. School groups said the process was a mess.
Posted inEducation, Political and Public Policy Information
Michigan schools face tough calls as government shutdown looms
Michigan schools are taking out loans, limiting free meals and warning of preschool closures if the state government shuts down Oct. 1. A prolonged shutdown could cost them even more.
Posted inEducation
Survey: 1-in-10 Michigan districts cut class staff for new school year
The downsizing comes as federal funding expires and amid uncertainty over a state budget.
Posted inEducation, Political and Public Policy Information
Michigan schools returning without state budget, warning free meals may not last
Missing from Michigan’s back-to-school checklist: A state budget. Educators say the funding uncertainty is already forcing ‘difficult decisions.’
Posted inElection 2025
Michigan voters to decide local elections, school bonds, more. What to know
Michigan voters can head to the polls Tuesday to decide local races and ballot proposals. Here’s what to know about the issues and election laws.
Posted inEducation
Michigan spent big to fix schools. The result: Worse scores and plenty of blame
In 10 years, Michigan boosted K-12 education spending more than 41 states. The result: More staffers and worse test scores
Posted inEducation, Political and Public Policy Information
Michigan’s new tool to boost college enrollment: $50K prizes. Will it work?
Tuition discounts haven’t worked. Nor has mostly free community college. Now, the state is trying sweepstakes to get more teens to fill out financial aid forms. Similar incentives have had mixed success.
Posted inEducation, Political and Public Policy Information
70 international students face deportation in Michigan. Trump won’t say why
International students’ future in the United States is in limbo as the Trump administration revokes student legal status often with little explanation. Michigan education and workforce development officials say they’re worried about the consequences.
Posted inEducation, Political and Public Policy Information
Whitmer wants more men in Michigan colleges and job training. What to know
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is aiming to get more men in college and skills training programs in Michigan. Here’s how.