Lawmaker says his proposal would improve transparency and turnout. Clerks say it will add costs and confuse voters.
The board interviewed 14 people for another open seat in July. Instead of repeating the process, they voted to select the runner-up for this appointment.
Michigan can learn from the policies that helped Mississippi surge in performance on a rigorous national exam, the state’s retiring top education leader says.
Lawmaker says his proposal would improve transparency and turnout. Clerks say it will add costs and confuse voters.
The board interviewed 14 people for another open seat in July. Instead of repeating the process, they voted to select the runner-up for this appointment.
Michigan can learn from the policies that helped Mississippi surge in performance on a rigorous national exam, the state’s retiring top education leader says.
Michigan public school districts have offered free breakfast and lunch to students for the last two years.
‘This is my roots, this is my mecca, this is my coming home to serve the residents of Detroit,’ said the city’s next ombudsman.
If approved by the school board, the advisory council would be made up of parents, community leaders, and students.
Some free Pre-K programs and school meals are at risk if the Michigan state government shuts down without a budget deal by Oct. 1
Chronic absenteeism rates are declining in Detroit district schools, but it remains a significant problem in the city.
Pulaski was one of several schools in the Detroit school district that made the most progress in the state getting kids to school last year compared to 2018-19.
“If you want your kid to go to Harvard, make sure they have a responsive caregiver. Better than a tutor later on,” said Beth MeLampy, who directs curriculum and staff training at Gretchen’s House.
Carla Brown of Detroit is among the ranks of those caring for and educating kids from infants to 3-years-old in Michigan. She works hard in her classroom but gets paid $15 an hour for it.
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.
A city official says Lonyo is one of several streets that will have new truck restriction signage by the end of the year.
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Critics say the visit was an attempt to distract from McMahon’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education.
The charter will be designed to support kids experiencing homelessness and those with interactions with the justice system.
The new state requirements come as the Trump administration is pulling back federal support for such students.
Though the district is still behind statewide averages, it has shown consistent improvement over the course of 11 years.
State Superintendent Michael Rice said the Michigan Legislature must provide children with lower class sizes in high poverty K-3 classrooms, more in-person instructional time, and funding for more research-based early literacy materials.
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.
A state budget impasse clouded the first day of school in Michigan as students returned to class but lawmakers have failed to pass a budget to determine how schools will be funded.
Budget uncertainty has school leaders worried about finances.
The State Board of Education will interview the finalists the week of Aug. 25.
The district increased canvassing and held more events this summer. It is also focused on improving parent engagement.
The State Board of Education expects to select finalists Tuesday afternoon.
The Dr. Ossian Sweet Memorial Park features wooden planters filled with lavender, installations detailing the history of Sweet and his family, and 11 memorial trees to honor the people who were in the house during the 1925 attack.
The closure of Focus: HOPE’s Head Start programming will affect 300 children and 75 employees.
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.
Michigan lawmakers are more than a month past a deadline to adopt a state budget, creating uncertainty for school officials.