Education

News Summary Michigan’s ongoing budget deadlock jeopardizes school operations as lawmakers remain divided on education funding. Governor Whitmer’s proposals for increased per-pupil funding clash with Republican calls for targeted allocations. This stalemate comes amid alarming educational performance data and a teacher shortage, leaving districts to consider contingency plans that may

News Summary The Detroit Public Schools Community District is restructuring its Exceptional Student Education department in response to increasing enrollment of special education students. The plan involves expanding self-contained classrooms from 174 to 185 while reducing the number of schools offering ESE services. This move aims to streamline operations and

News Summary U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Renaissance High School as part of her tour advocating for conservative education policies. The tour emphasizes school choice and the dismantling of DEI initiatives. Her visit raised concerns among educators about the impact of proposed federal funding cuts on public education

News Summary U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon recently visited Midland, Michigan, promoting school choice and criticizing the state’s education system. In her speech, she emphasized the importance of implementing evidence-based curricula and proposed the adoption of a federally backed school voucher program. McMahon highlighted alarming statistics about students’ reading

News Summary U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon’s visit to a Detroit high school has sparked criticism from Michigan Democrats and education advocacy groups amid significant education budget cuts. Her campaign for school choice contrasts sharply with the reality of school funding crises facing Michigan. The visit has raised concerns

News Summary The Detroit school district has approved Purpose Charter Academy, a charter school aimed at supporting at-risk students facing challenges like homelessness and chronic absenteeism. Slated to open for prekindergarten through eighth grade students in the 2026-27 school year, the school seeks to engage disconnected youth with targeted support

News Summary The high school football season in Detroit begins with an impressive 124 games set to take place over the weekend, featuring top teams and thrilling matchups. Fans can expect intense competition as teams like No. 1 Cass Tech and No. 8 Clarkston take the field. The weekend is

News Summary Glenn Maleyko has been appointed as Michigan’s new state superintendent by the State Board of Education. Maleyko, currently superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools, will take over from Michael Rice. His selection followed a vote that resulted in a 5-3 decision. With over 30 years in education and a