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University of Michigan to hide letter grades from first-year transcripts in 2027. Here's what to know.
2+ week, 3+ day ago (621+ words) August 28, 2026 / 9:44 AM EDT / AP Tim McKay, LSA's associate dean for undergraduate education, said the program has two main goals: encouraging academic exploration and improving student mental health. "We need to give them a space to get used to the reality…...
New Michigan cell phone laws take effect for school year
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (162+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — It's the first day of school for some districts in Mid-Michigan, and there are some new statewide laws regarding cell phone usage to keep in mind. For years, teachers have raised concerns about phones in the classroom....