Isabel Lohman

Fresh off a meeting with the governor, incoming state superintendent Glenn Maleyko says he’s ready to work with anyone.

Michigan Democrats approved an update to the state’s health standards during a contentious State Board of Education meeting. Many public commenters took issue with the state’s recommendation to address gender identity in instruction.

Michigan public and private schools can opt in to receive school safety and mental health funding. But school groups say they have issues with the funding rules.

Michigan voters said yes to 65% of school district bond requests. School districts pitched renovations to schools, updated playgrounds and technology and more athletic facilities in the November 2025 election.

Michigan kids miss far more school than their peers. What to know about the crisis, from how many days are required and why the state’s recently retired superintendent is calling for Lansing to intervene.

Michigan leaders say more can be done to ensure students know of the dangers of tobacco and marijuana products.

Michigan leaders agree student literacy scores need to improve. One idea some are pushing is to mandate a specific ‘science of reading’ training called LETRS.

Michigan’s $24.12 billion budget includes universal no-cost K-12 school meals, boosts at-risk funding and includes funding for safety and mental health. School groups said the process was a mess.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and legislative leaders say they'll include funding for free school meals in a new state budget — but they were still drafting actual bills ahead of a midnight deadline.

Michigan schools are taking out loans, limiting free meals and warning of preschool closures if the state government shuts down Oct. 1. A prolonged shutdown could cost them even more.