A new report by the Education Trust-Midwest highlights the need for more funding to educate at-risk students as Trump plans to slash federal dollars.
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DPSCD to return Davis Aerospace to City Airport, redevelop Cooley High for sports
The district’s philanthropic arm, the DPSCD Foundation, plans to invest more than $32 million toward the two capital projects.
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These are the education reforms Michigan lawmakers want to make so far in 2025
Republicans have proposed school safety reforms and more public school access for home-schooling students. Democratic proposals include restrictions on school building closings.
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Trump admin restores student visas after revoking more than 70 in Michigan
Government lawyers said the federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after lawsuits across the country, including in Michigan.
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After-school programs in the U.S. are closing, but Michigan is finding a way to keep some afloat
After-school programs, seen as key to pandemic recovery, face a grim future with the end of pandemic relief dollars and other federal cutbacks
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Michigan lawmakers answer Gov. Whitmer’s call for legislation limiting student cellphone use
Democratic senators this week introduced a bill that would require local districts to adopt policies restricting the use of electronic devices during class.
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Michigan House Republicans want to shift who has the power to appoint the state superintendent
Their proposal would make the governor responsible for appointing the leader of the state’s public schools.
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He found his calling in masonry class. Now this Detroiter is earning national accolades for teaching it
Matthew Bracey was one of five recipients of Carhartt’s inaugural national Steel Apple award, which honors educators shaping the next generation of skilled trade workers.
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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.
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Republican school safety bills move forward in Michigan House
One of the bills aims to create a comprehensive mental health system by integrating community or faith-based mental health services into public and private schools.