New data shows the state’s chronic absenteeism rate was still significantly higher last year compared to 2018-19.

As Michigan’s state superintendent, Glenn Maleyko will oversee the Michigan Department of Education and report to the elected State Board of Education.

Community engagement has begun as part of the initiative, including a youth and education group that spent time in July exploring students' routes to attend several schools.

It’s unclear when Glenn Maleyko, who was selected last month as state superintendent, will begin in the role.

The selection of Glenn Maleyko as the next state superintendent in Michigan is pending contract negotiations. He is expected to begin the job by Oct. 4.

Budget uncertainty has school leaders worried about finances.

The State Board of Education will interview the finalists the week of Aug. 25.

The State Board of Education expects to select finalists Tuesday afternoon.

Detroit school board member Sherry Gay-Dagnogo was one of the candidates for the state superintendent position, but she didn’t make it to the interview process.

Most of the events are handing out a limited amount of free school supplies on a first-come, first-served basis.