K-12 Education

School is officially back in session for Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) students, but summer didn't keep some students and teachers away from the classroom. YCS's Grizzly Learning Camp gives students opportunities to explore their interests and further their education through hands-on projects and field trips. The camp's coordinator, YCS teacher Tiffany Powell, talked about the camp and the partnerships behind it with Lee Van Roth.

The Ann Arbor School Board has approved a new policy for cell phone and personal electronic device use for students. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed off on the state’s budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. 15th District Senator Jeff Irwin shares his thoughts with WEMU’s Ana Longoria on how the budget’s passage will impact the local community.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the bills Tuesday that make up the new state budget. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Legislature met until early this morning to finalize the new state budget – missing the legal deadline by two days. We have more from Colin Jackson and Rick Pluta in this joint report.

The Michigan Legislature meets again today to try to finalize a budget after missing Wednesday's deadline set in state law. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Huron High School Principal Ché Carter will head Washtenaw International High School and Middle Academy this school year. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Legislature returns to the state Capitol today for a one-day dash to finish the new state budget before the clock strikes midnight. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A breakthrough in budget discussions between Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration and House and Senate leaders is raising hopes a new state budget can be approved by the July 1st deadline. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The state House voted Wednesday largely along party lines to accelerate new standards for teaching reading to students. We have more from Rick Pluta.