DPSCD Superintendent lauded the mayor’s efforts to see greater coordination between the city and district and charter schools.
The budget Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed Wednesday would increase taxes in some areas, such as for cigarette purchases, to raise revenue in Michigan.
“When every child reads, Michigan wins,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said.
The candidates participated in an education forum hosted by the Michigan Education Association.
Ten years ago this month, Detroit teachers drew national attention to the district’s crumbling school buildings.
Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti has made it a priority to invest in facility upgrades, but the district doesn’t have enough money to fix all of its building problems.
Michigan districts that agreed to conditions said they need the state funding for their safety and mental health initiatives
There’s been growing alarm over Michigan student performance on state and national exams. Can gubernatorial candidates offer solutions in 2026?
Michigan Judge Sima Patel rejected the plaintiffs’ claims that state budget language regarding school safety and mental health funding is overly vague.
Dozens of school districts filed a lawsuit against the state challenging conditions placed on receiving school safety and mental health funding.






