MI: Education
Monday, September 16, 2024
MI educators sound alarm about the future of teaching
Educators in Michigan and nationwide are voicing concerns politics are demoralizing teachers and discouraging others from entering the profession at a…
Extreme weather equals 'extreme absence' from MI schools
Chronic absenteeism rates in Michigan schools have significantly declined, yet researchers warn the state's rate overall remains alarmingly high…
Clima extremo equivale a “ausencia extrema” en escuelas de MI
En las escuelas de Michigan, las tasas de ausentismo crónico han disminuido significativamente, pero los investigadores advierten que la tasa …
MI program unlocks free college education
A new $23 billion education budget plan in Michigan is opening the door for recent high school graduates to attend a community or tribal college…
Programa de MI desbloquea la educación universitaria gratuita
Un nuevo plan presupuestario para educación de $ 23 mil millones en Michigan está abriendo la puerta para que los recién graduados de l…
Wayne State adapts physical education program for students with disabilities
Wayne State University has received a $1.25 million grant to prepare adapted physical education specialists to serve students with disabilities…
Mixed reviews of Michigan kids' well-being in new report
Michigan ranks 34th in the nation for overall child well-being, in the new Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. A closer look at …
New report reveals long-term salary slide for MI teachers
Teachers in Michigan are taking home less pay than they did in past years, according to new research from Michigan State University. The average …
Federal initiative empowers communities with career creation
A collaboration between the federal government and local communities works to create new career opportunities. The Flint Environmental Career Worker …
MI schools seek solutions as pandemic mental health funding ends
Special state funding for mental health staff at Michigan public schools during the pandemic is ending this year, leaving schools scrambling to find …
WMU secures $2.25 million grant for carbon capture research
Western Michigan University has gotten a significant funding boost, with a grant of more than $2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy. The …
Michigan students get a boost to summer food access
Michigan is planning ahead to make sure kids from lower-income families have enough to eat this summer. The state has opted into a federal food …