34 people are vying for five open seats on the board for the Detroit Public Schools Community District, a pivotal race that could put multiple new people in charge of Michigan's largest district.

What is life like for Lansing residents living on the streets amid a string of murders of unhoused men? Also, a conversation about how Michigan teaches elementary math, and what’s still needed to bring kids along. And two prominent Michigan candidates backed the Uncommitted movement in 2024: how are they handling their midterm campaigns this year?

The Michigan Constitution puts the state board of education independently in charge of public instruction and hiring a state superintendent. John James says as governor, he'd want more control.

Michigan Public interviewed the Democratic and Republican candidates for the U of M Board of Regents to learn more about their campaigns and hopes for the university.

The lawsuit argues DHS “abruptly changed" long-standing policy "while simultaneously threatening college and university officials with criminal prosecution.”

Teachers in the Eaton County community have been working under an expired contract since July. In September, administrators requested to begin mediation proceedings in an attempt to resolve negotiations that have stretched since the beginning of this year.

U-M has enrolled 1,000 fewer international graduate students in the last two years. Experts say Trump Administration policies have deterred international student enrollment nationwide.

Michigan's college readiness has declined, with only a quarter of 11th graders meeting SAT benchmarks. This is a drop from 26.6% last year and 35% a decade ago. Experts note that SAT scores are just one measure of readiness, but they highlight opportunity gaps in Michigan schools.

The University of Michigan has paused a planned program that would have removed letter grades from transcripts for many first-semester freshmen. Student reactions vary.

The University of Michigan said it will pause its pilot program planned for fall 2027 that would remove letter grades for many first-semester students in the College of LSA.