Education

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine announced its new partnership with Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital in northern Michigan. The partnership will be part of a program to train medical students in rural hospitals.

The new no-cellphone policy across all schools means “I’m not being bothered,” Lake High School Ryleigh Foster said. “The detachment, it feels good.”

A task force created in 2024 has released its final report, recommending that Michigan raise the firearm purchase age, ban assault weapons and serial numberless home-built “ghost guns,” and outlaw bump stocks.

Across the state, schools saw a higher success rate in passing bonds than in the past two elections. Still, central and northern school districts mostly rejected bond proposals.

Michigan lawmakers are debating a bill that would require school board candidates to run with party labels, ending the state’s long nonpartisan tradition. Education groups warn the proposal could inject politics into local districts and limit who can serve.

The grant would help colleges better track academic progress so students can automatically get a two-year degree once they meet the requirements—even if they already transferred out.

Some new items in the guidelines include discussions about social media and newer technology, gender identity and sexuality, and boundary setting.

The Michigan Education Association and the Michigan League for Public Policy say that the state’s increased appropriations for education this year can help school districts reduce class sizes and improve student performance.

Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon spoke on numerous university challenges and successes, including low enrollment and on-campus changes, during the annual State of the University Address on Wednesday.

Many of these bonds are repeats from years past. Proposals include general school funding, infrastructure upgrades and more.