K-12 Education

An education budget plan passed in the Michigan House Wednesday. It would give schools around $2400 more per student than under the current budget. Colin Jackson has more.

You’ve heard of the wage and income gap that exists in Washtenaw County. There is also a divide in reading levels. The Ann Arbor-based Children’s Literacy Network is working to close the reading gap. WEMU's David Fair spoke with program manager Kara Woodard about those efforts and how to help keep kids engaged over the summer.

The school year is winding down for K-12 kids. It can be a time for reflection and evaluation and a look ahead to the academic year to come in the fall. WEMU's David Fair does exactly that with Ypsilanti Community Schools Superintendent, Alena Zachery-Ross.

Republican state House Speaker Matt Hall says he is forming a new committee to review spending and regulations, stoking concerns that this will push adopting a new budget past the deadline. Rick Pluta reports.

A group of Democratic state Senators unveiled a K-12 spending plan Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

A group of education advocates are looking to make changes to Michigan’s income tax to benefit public schools. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The most recent report by the National Assessment for Educational Progress in Civics found that 78% of American 8th graders were not proficient in social studies or civics. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

It is an election year and, in one way or another, we are all engaging in the politics of the day. How we ingest and interpret the information can be personal and individual. One local organization is looking to create innovative ways for community members to engage with democracy in ways they may not have considered before. YpsiWrites has put together a package of educational materials to allow people to find clarity through writing. YpsiWrites program director Kristine Gatchel explains the program and discuss the results it's producing with Concentrate Media reporter Rylee Barnsdale.

The Grizzly Scholars Program in the Ypsilanti Community Schools is celebrating its successes. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw Community College is kicking off its fifth year of "Super STEAM Saturdays," where grade schoolers can dive into both STEM and computer art activities. WEMU's Ana Longoria has the story.