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Federal Education Funds Withheld: What Metro Detroit Parents Need to Know

Michigan schools risk losing $171M in federal funds, threatening programs for students and educators statewide.
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Special Education and Trump: What Parents and Schools Need to Know

Trump’s education changes may impact special education services, oversight and funding for students with disabilities.
School Issues

New Education Laws That Michigan Families Should Know About

Explore the significant changes in Michigan's education laws and their broad impact on everything from school funding to student learning.
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Anchor Bay Schools Going Cell Phone Free

Anchor Bay Schools students will need to keep all devices in their locker or cubby during the school day starting this fall.
Early Education

Gov. Whitmer: Not Appropriate to Have 30 Kids in a Kindergarten Class

A three-month investigation by Detroit News reporters found shocking class sizes in schools across the state. 
School Issues

Michigan Schools Face Major COVID Funding Cuts — Here’s What It Means for Your Kids

Schools across Michigan are set to lose roughly $42 million after an unexpected funding cut from the Department of Education.
Public Schools

Governor Whitmer Wants Michigan to Restrict Cell Phone Use in Classroom

In her recent State of the State address, Whitmer laid out her top priorities for children's health, including restricting cell phone use.
School Issues

What Michigan Parents Should Know About Administration’s Changes to the Department of Education

Here's what Michigan parents should know following President Trump's executive order calling for the Department of Education to be dissolved. 
School Issues

The Surprising Way Michigan is Recruiting More Teachers Than Ever

Talent Together, an innovative partnership with Michigan intermediate school districts, is getting new teachers into the classroom.
School Issues

Detroit’s Reading and Math Test Scores Rise Slightly—But Still Lag Behind Other Major Cities

DPSCD shows growth on Nation's Report Card tests, although they still rank at the bottom compared to similar districts nationwide.
School Issues

DPSCD’s New High School Attendance Incentive Makes It Pay to Attend Class

Detroit Public Schools Community District's attendance incentive is underway. Chronic absenteeism has dropped by 5 percentage points.
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