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Just 1 in 4 Michigan juniors are 'college ready,' SAT scores indicate
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (1303+ words) Michigan slipped once again this year in college readiness, as measured by how well high school students perform on the SAT. According to the latest results, only a fourth of 11th graders in Michigan are college ready, a slight dip from…...
Michigan foster kids struggle under system that gives ‘nothing’ after aging out
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1739+ words) When Brianna Carsley, who spent most of her life in and out of foster care, graduated from Oxford High School in 2023, she’d already been accepted at Michigan State University and been awarded multiple scholarships. “I threw myself into school because…...
Michigan schools required to assemble threat assessment team
1+ week, 2+ day ago (44+ words) Under a new law, Michigan schools are now required to assemble a threat assessment team to monitor potential threats. (Oct. 2, 2026)... Under a new law, Michigan schools are now required to assemble a threat assessment team to monitor potential threats. (Oct....
Grand Rapids Board of Education approves demolition of former Beckwith School to create public green space
1+ week, 3+ day ago (169+ words) Grand Rapids’ Board of Education unanimously approved plans to turn the former Beckwith School property into public green space. The district aims to expand recreational opportunities for neighbors while preserving the site for possible future needs. The Beckwith Elementary School,…...
Michigan school districts, food pantries feel SNAP cut ripple effect ahead of cost shift to states
1+ week, 6+ day ago (620+ words) A "SNAP welcomed here" sign is seen at the entrance to a Big Lots store in Portland, Oregon. (Getty Images) Across Michigan, school districts, food pantries, legal aid groups and nonprofits are preparing for another change in the distribution of…...
Michigan Increased Funding for English Learners by $12.5 Million. Advocates Say a Big Gap Persists.
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1660+ words) This article was originally published in Chalkbeat Detroit. This year, Michigan lawmakers increased state funding for English language learners by $12.5 million — but not all such students will benefit. Michigan does not provide school districts with additional funding for students who…...
Audit finds fault in Michigan job training program, claims $59M misspent
3+ week, 1+ day ago (396+ words) September 19, 2026 / 7:57 PM EDT / AP Michigan's workforce training program spent over $59 million to reimburse employers for on-the-job training, rather than fund education to boost skills and wages, a state audit released Thursday found. Going Pro, a state program to fund training…...
Michigan State identifies cause of campuswide power outage
3+ week, 1+ day ago (451+ words) EAST LANSING — Michigan State University has identified the cause of a power outage affecting campus but it’s still unknown how long it will take before power is restored, spokeswoman Amber McCann said in a Saturday, Sept. 19, release. “The university does…...