Educators https://www.wcmu.org/tags/educators Educators en-US Copyright Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:58:17 GMT Study: Teaching shortage remains steady in Michigan, despite increase in certifications https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-23/study-teaching-shortage-remains-steady-in-michigan-despite-increase-in-certifications A new report from Michigan State University's Education Policy Innovation Collaborative shows more people are getting teaching certifications across Michigan, but teachers continue to leave the profession at similar rates. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:58:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-23/study-teaching-shortage-remains-steady-in-michigan-despite-increase-in-certifications Brianna Edgar Michigan board is closer to hiring a superintendent to lead schools. Meet the three finalists. https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-20/michigan-board-is-closer-to-hiring-a-superintendent-to-lead-schools-meet-the-three-finalists Michigan’s State Board of Education is closer to filling the top education post after choosing Lisa Coons, Glenn Maleyko, and Judy Walton as finalists to be the next state superintendent. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:09:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-20/michigan-board-is-closer-to-hiring-a-superintendent-to-lead-schools-meet-the-three-finalists Lori Higgins Michigan’s island schools desperate for teachers. Is building homes the answer? https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-14/michigans-island-schools-desperate-for-teachers-is-building-homes-the-answer In vacation hotspots, schools struggle to find teachers because housing is often well beyond their pay. A bill pending in the state Legislature would allow schools to build or buy housing for their employees. Some say that’s a good idea but wonder how it’ll work. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:06:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-14/michigans-island-schools-desperate-for-teachers-is-building-homes-the-answer Justin A. Hinkley Michigan educators ask legislature to restore mental health, school safety funds https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-16/michigan-educators-ask-legislature-to-restore-mental-health-school-safety-funds A union representing teachers across Michigan is asking the state legislature to restore mental health and school safety funds that were cut in this year’s education budget. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:51:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-16/michigan-educators-ask-legislature-to-restore-mental-health-school-safety-funds Arjun Thakkar A new study shows majority of Michigan teachers want COVID vaccine https://www.wcmu.org/education/2021-02-09/a-new-study-shows-majority-of-michigan-teachers-want-covid-vaccine A new study shows the vast majority of Michigan teachers say they want the COVID-19 vaccine. In a study of more than 22-thousand Michigan teachers two… Tue, 09 Feb 2021 23:24:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/education/2021-02-09/a-new-study-shows-majority-of-michigan-teachers-want-covid-vaccine Amy Robinson School districts receiving funding to improve skills of teachers https://www.wcmu.org/education/2018-12-06/school-districts-receiving-funding-to-improve-skills-of-teachers Nearly four and a half million dollars is going to school districts around Michigan to improve the skills of teachers and administrators. The federal… Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:24:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/education/2018-12-06/school-districts-receiving-funding-to-improve-skills-of-teachers