Michigan Education

A new partnership between Bay Mills Community College and Lake Superior State University will allow early childhood education students starting at BMCC to not only get their bachelor's degree but also their teaching certification.

A new report from Michigan State University's Education Policy Innovation Collaborative shows more people are getting teaching certifications across Michigan, but teachers continue to leave the profession at similar rates.

The State Board of Education will consider a proposal to update standards for new music education teachers for the first time since 2004.

Students in the Eastern UP Intermediate School District are eligible to apply for a $500 scholarship. This is through the EUP Promise Zone and is for students planning on attending Bay Mills Community College or Lake Superior State University.

A Michigan research group draws an exhaustive picture of the social determinants that affect Michigan’s health. Drawing from dozens of data sources, the 121-page report concludes that income is the highest predictor of health.

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.

Michigan education leaders are pushing to close equity gaps in higher education as part of the state’s "60 by 30" goal. At a recent roundtable, advocates pointed to financial barriers, lack of awareness about aid programs and fear of sharing personal data as challenges, particularly for minority students.

Green Door Folk School in Traverse City creates diverse relationships through communal learning and getting back to basic skills.

The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential says nearly 52% of state residents have received a skill certificate or college diploma.

A new study finds Michigan school children are making up some ground lost during remote schooling because of the COVID-19 pandemic.