Talent & Education

Former President Donald Trump wants to eliminate the US Department of Education. That could affect Michigan school funding, college aid and civil rights protections for students.

Months after police shut down an encampment on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus, State Attorney General Dana Nessel is charging individuals for their alleged actions against police.

Miguel Cardona took questions from Cass Technical High School students on Thursday as part of his national back-to-school bus tour.

Gone are the mask requirements and long COVID-19 isolation periods. But school leaders say it’s still important to stay home when sick.

As the back-to-school season is underway, Michigan drivers are encouraged to practice safe driving, especially during pick-up and drop-off hours.

School is back at the University of Michigan. And so are the pro-Palestinian protests.

Experts have warned that the pandemic’s effect on learning would last for a long time. Now, Michigan scores show third graders are scoring worse on reading than third graders prior to the pandemic.

Michigan schools are still secluding and restraining students, mostly those with disabilities, at high numbers despite a 2016 law designed to limit the controversial practice. One special education school is beginning to police itself.

Michigan has bet big on tuition-free community college for some adults. As federal pandemic funds expire, a state leader says the state is looking for ways to extend expanded eligibility.

A new Michigan program guarantees free community college – but only if you live in a community college district, and 1 in 5 students don’t.

Office of Civil Rights says Michigan Department of Education is "brushing aside" its violation of federal protections for students with disabilities.

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.