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Michigan reading scores drop again. State superintendent: 'We need to improve"
1+ week, 3+ day ago (647+ words) Meanwhile, fourth through seventh grade reading scores are also down from the previous year. Just 44% of students grades 3-8 are proficient in reading, according to a Chalkbeat analysis of M-STEP and PSAT 8/9 tests. “We need to improve the results of all…...
"If You Give a Child a Book" Campaign Aims to Close Grand Rapids Literacy Gap
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (40+ words) The Scripps Howard Fund, FOX 17's parent company philanthropic arm, is raising books for Grand Rapids students through September 30. The Scripps Howard Fund, FOX 17's parent company philanthropic arm, is raising books for Grand Rapids students through September 30....
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…...
University Of Michigan Chooses Vanderbilt’s Provost To Be Its Next President
3+ week, 6+ day ago (176+ words) The University of Michigan picks Vanderbilt's C.Cybele Raver to be its next president. The University of Michigan has selected C. Cybele Raver, currently the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Vanderbilt University, to be its next president. Raver will…...
New Michigan cell phone laws take effect for school year
4+ week, 13+ 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....
Whitmer makes ‘science of reading’ training mandatory for Michigan teachers
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (569+ words) Michigan elementary school teachers will be required to take literacy training by the 2031-2032 school year, under a new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday. The law requires K-5 instructors who teach reading or language arts to receive training and requires…...
Michigan students find there's business in 'day in the life' clips
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1179+ words) Rochester — The scene feels familiar: two college students laughing, dancing and recording videos on a phone propped up on a tripod. Kendall Benson and Samantha Peterson are, in many ways, typical. The University of Detroit Mercy physician assistant students spend…...
Michigan lawmakers approve compromise budget after marathon session
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (95+ words) Democrats emphasized continued budget support for programs that help Michigan families. Republicans stressed fiscal responsibility measures. Michigan lawmakers approve compromise budget after marathon session LANSING — Michigan lawmakers remained in session all day on July 2 and nearly nine hours into the…...
Michigan lawmakers propose $4 billion in project ideas across state
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (112+ words) Legislators' asks included $30 million for a massive aquarium project in Grand Rapids and $3.6 million to replace lead pipelines in Hamtramck. Lansing — Michigan lawmakers requested $4 billion in funding for more than 1,300 projects as part of their work on what was expected…...
Michigan lawmakers work to finish budget talks ahead of July 1 deadline
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (334+ words) June 29, 2026 / 6:14 PM EDT / CBS Detroit A framework, but few details on the state budget, is something that Michigan lawmakers say they have figured out with less than 72 hours until the budget deadline. Both sides of the aisle said this year's…...