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A new University of Michigan survey shows how immigration enforcement is taking a toll on the lives of Michigan immigrants. And a wildlife photographer takes us up close and personal with the world of bugs.

Michigan is trying to keep the number of newly-certified teachers in the state on pace with teacher exits. Plus, why the Mackinac Bridge was a divisive topic before it was built. Last, the latest episode of On Hand digs into the history and culture of Southeast Michigan's "Mile Roads."

Bridge Michigan's Simon D. Schuster asked nine leading gubernatorial candidates six questions about some of the most pressing or contentious issues facing Michigan schools today.

Schools in many parts of Michigan are struggling to keep up with teacher vacancies and answer criticism over teacher salaries. Here, a close look at one of West Michigan's biggest districts.

A report from Education Trust-Midwest shows districts with more resources are able to attract and retain teachers, while students in high-poverty districts are more likely to learn from a beginning teacher.

State Superintendent Michael F. Rice says nearly a billion dollars in teacher training and retention funding is starting to have an impact.

A new law allows retired teachers to be temporarily rehired six months after their retirement date, without losing some of their income from pensions or forfeiting other retirement benefits.

Teachers Live Here is a program started by Holland Public Schools to help district teachers make a downpayment on a house.

The Michigan Senate Education Committee heard testimony this week from the bills' sponsors and some educators.

Organizers say the consortium behind the partnership is the largest education collaboration of its kind in state history, encompassing 39 school districts with more than a million students.