K-12 Education

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.

Violence by students against teachers and other school staff is on the rise. Data from the Center for Educational Performance and Information shows physical violence is a major component of expulsions statewide. The MEA has created a task force on the issue. We talk to teachers from Traverse City, Alpena and Menominee County.

"Invest in MI Kids," proposal would put a ballot question before voters to increase taxes on affluent residents to help state's K-12 schools.

Officials gathered in Mason on Monday to discuss progress, and the work that remains, to prevent violence.

The state Senate is due back in Lansing on Wednesday to vote on three budget bills as schools and local governments are about to begin their fiscal…

The state is requiring all school districts to renew their instructional plans, a month after mandating their creation. Under Michigan’s “Return To Learn”…

The beginning of the school year is almost here in Michigan. But who gets to go back to school and when, isn't clear. Lawmakers are set to make their…

Michigan Governor Whitmer announced the closure of K-12 school buildings for the rest of the school year. In the Executive Order, the governor refers to…

Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s budget proposal is slated to include an increase in spending for kindergarten through 12th grade education.Whitmer will…