Schools

A top Democrat on the Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee wants more money for school safety and student mental health.

A free market think tank will appeal a federal judge’s decision to dismiss its claim that a 1970 amendment to the Michigan Constitution discriminates against religious schools.

Farwell and Detour public schools are starting the school year with less staff than anticipated. Both districts said they have been able to get enough teachers, but bus drivers and kitchen staff are tough to hire.

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is expected to speak in northern Michigan this weekend, as survivors of Federal Indian Boarding Schools, and their descendants, share their stories.

State program recognizes nearly 200 Michigan schools for environmental education

Intermediate school districts would hire dedicated mental health and safety staff under a bipartisan package introduced this week in the Michigan House of Representatives.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer wants to use some of the state's surplus revenue to expand tutoring programs for Michigan students.

The Lansing School District is modifying its schedule for the next academic year.

The Republican-led state House Education Committee adopted a non-binding resolution on Tuesday. The measure set off some sharp exchanges about exactly what is being taught in public schools.

Michigan and several other states are suing the U-S Department of Education and Secretary Betsy DeVos over school funding. DeVos’ plan under the CARES Act…