Michigan Department of Education

The Michigan House of Representatives is meeting again this week after a few weeks off for spring break. Colin Jackson has more on what leadership says to expect.

Michigan House Republicans are looking to change how the state chooses a superintendent for its Board of Education. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Michigan Board of Education discussed significant gaps in funding needs for school infrastructure improvements during its meeting Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

The Ann Arbor School Board meets tonight with a light agenda. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, they will vote to approve new age-appropriate materials regarding sexual assault and harassment.

The Michigan Department of Education has stepped in to help the Washtenaw Intermediate School District, or the WISD, just in time for the new school year. Ana Longoria has this report.

Billboards highlighting works from some Michigan poets are planned to come to the state this fall. Colin Jackson has more.

The 180 program connects students with one-on-one and small group education. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Wednesday creating a new state department focused on getting more kids into pre-school and more adults to graduate from college or a career-training program. Rick Pluta reports.

The Legislature’s Auditor General says the Michigan Department of Education is falling short when it comes to making sure schools are conducting required criminal background checks. The audit was released Tuesday. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Ann Arbor educators are praising the state’s decision to end its current grading system for Michigan’s public schools. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.