Tracie Mauriello
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Michigan board recommends against group’s effort to shield students from ‘rogue sex ed’
The board’s resolution came after a litigious group created a form for Michigan parents to exempt their children from exposure to ‘hyper-sexualization’ in school. → Read More
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pitches 9 percent boost in Michigan school spending
The Democratic governor now has a Democratic Legislature and a giant budget surplus to pursue education priorities, including individualized tutoring, universal pre-school and other progressive policies. → Read More
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer K-12 budget centers on Michigan proposals with bipartisan support
Literacy, tutoring and preschool are among priorities in Whitmer’s education budget proposal, according to details emerging ahead of Wednesday’s release, all topics thought to have at least some Republican backing. → Read More
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to extend help for future teachers but drops teacher bonuses
The governor’s proposed budget will call for continuing $9,600 stipends for student teachers and $10,000 scholarships for education majors. But her budget plans for 2024 is a small fraction of last year’s ask. → Read More
Michigan teacher unions back Right-to-Work repeal though it won’t help them
If the state law is repealed, public school teachers and other government employees will still be governed by a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that prevents unions from requiring public employees to pay union dues. But labor leaders want to be prepared if that changes. → Read More
Gretchen Whitmer: Michigan students need individual tutoring and soon
In her fifth State of the State address, set for Wednesday, Whitmer will make the case for more tutors in schools before spring break to help students recover from pandemic learning loss. → Read More
Michigan teachers say they’re ignored in Lansing. Now, they’re in charge.
Teachers wanted a voice in setting the state’s education agenda. With the Legislature now under Democratic control, four key panels that control education policy and funding will be led by former teachers. → Read More
DeVos-funded campaign for school voucher-like plan withdraws petitions in a sign of defeat
The proposal doesn’t have a clear political path after Democrats won full control of the state legislature in November. → Read More
After Oxford, Michigan Democrats see gun safety as part of school agenda
A bipartisan House panel created after the deadly shootings at Oxford High School did not address gun safety in its recommendations because it could not reach consensus. Now, with a Democratic led House and Senate, advocates see an opening. → Read More
These are the big Michigan education issues we’re watching in 2023
Chronic absenteeism, charter school transparency, third-grade retention and early childhood education are expected to be top issues this year as Democrats take the full levers of power in Lansing. → Read More
Foster children to Michigan: Remove barriers, help us graduate school on time
Children in foster care graduate in four years at half the rate of other students, in part because many take unaccredited classes. Now, lawmakers are under pressure to reform the system. → Read More
Michigan hopes to revive bipartisan bills to help students with dyslexia
Democrats could breathe new life into the effort when they take control of the Legislature in January, but the path forward may be complicated by other legislative priorities. The bills include universal screening for K-3 students, specialized instruction and teacher training. → Read More
Michigan school leaders pitch new path to solve teacher shortage
Regional superintendents across the state propose a new, more flexible path for certifying teachers. The plan includes getting future teachers in classrooms earlier in their education and paying them as they teach. → Read More
Michigan school turnaround program adds more districts| Bridge Michigan
Help is on the way for more of Michigan’s lowest performing districts, which qualify for extra support and funding through a state partnership program. → Read More
Michigan State condenses teacher preparation program from five years to four
The truncated MSU teacher preparation program will save students $16,700 in tuition and get them into teaching jobs faster. → Read More
After bruising Michigan election, what is Betsy DeVos’ education priority?
Over a decade of Republican dominance in Michigan, perhaps no individual shaped Michigan school policy as much as DeVos. Democrats now hope to undo her work. → Read More
Lame Duck? Michigan session could be super lame this year
Dyslexia, coding and WorkKeys bills are among the few that lawmakers could take up in final weeks. → Read More
What Democratic control of Lansing will mean for Michigan schools
Tuesday’s election put Democrats in charge of the state House, Senate and governor’s office. That could mean bonuses for teachers, more funding for vulnerable districts and an end to the third-grade reading law. → Read More
Michigan to require schools to post parents’ rights in buildings, offices
Republican supporters say the law is a valuable reminder of the need for schools to work closely with parents on what’s taught. A Democratic critic called it an election-year stunt that does nothing to improve student learning. → Read More
Eight candidates vie for two seats on Michigan state Board of Education
Candidates weigh in on school choice, book bans, the performance of state Superintendent Michael Rice, and more. → Read More