Brian Whiston

State schools superintendent Brian Whiston is stepping down to concentrate on his battle with cancer.Whiston was named superintendent in 2015 and set a…

Governor Rick Snyder wants to spend more on Michigan students. The governor made the announcement during his State of the State address last night.The…

The Michigan State Board of Education deadlocked along party lines Tuesday on a model student code of conduct. The major issue was protecting students…

Michigan’s education chief forecasts some contentious negotiations with federal officials on the state’s plans for identifying and helping struggling…

The state is stepping in to help struggling schools instead of closing them.Earlier this year, 38 schools were marked for potential closure. Those were…

There are fewer school districts in severe financial peril, according to a quarterly report compiled by the Michigan Department of Education.Last year,…

Governor Rick Snyder says the state will wait until May at the earliest to decide whether to close any of the state’s lowest-performing schools. Decisions…

Governor Rick Snyder’s proposed budget has brought mixed reactions, in some cases from his own party. While there was a lot for Lansing Democrats to love…

Reports of bullying and harassment are up in Michigan schools following last week’s election. And state officials are speaking out.The State…

The State Board of Education is working on a plan to update school testing in Michigan. The proposed assessment goes beyond what is tested on the M-STEP.…