education spending

The group included two Democrats, one Republican, and one Independent. Everyone across the political spectrum generally agreed that teachers need more help in the form of school counselors and other support staff.

The budget includes a record amount in per-pupil funding, along with money for school safety, special education and free meals for students.

The MSU study finds Michigan starting teachers earn, on average, almost $5,000 a year less than the national average, putting the state in the bottom fifth nationally.

In 2015, Michigan set a ten-year goal to rank among the top 10 states for education. The state has poured billions of dollars into its education system, the 9th largest investment of any state. But a decade later, Michigan has not only failed to increase its scores — the state now regularly ranks within the bottom 10 states in the nation.

What’s brewing for school budgets as Republicans in the state Legislature make a case for major structural changes. Also, an entomologist explains why swarms of mayflies, annoying as they may be, are actually a good thing. And we visit one of Detroit’s most celebrated new restaurants, where tradition meets technique.

What’s brewing for school budgets as Republicans in the state Legislature make a case for major structural changes. Also, an entomologist explains why swarms of mayflies, annoying as they may be, are actually a good thing. And we visit one of Detroit’s most celebrated new restaurants, where tradition meets technique.

A multi-billion-dollar school spending plan is advancing out of a Michigan Senate appropriations subcommittee.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she wants to use federal COVID relief funds and a surprise increase in state tax revenue to invest more in public education…

Michigan decided last week to collect sales tax from online businesses -- which could increase the state's tax revenue by almost $250 million in the next…

Gov. Rick Snyder signed the state’s nearly $17 billion education budget in Ypsilanti today.The $16.8 billion fiscal year 2019 Education Omnibus budget,…