https://www.wcmu.org/tags/k-12-education K-12 Education en-US Copyright Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-05/study-finds-michigan-k-8-students-improving-academically-but-still-rebounding-from-covid-disruptions Michigan State University’s Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, or EPIC, has been studying student struggles arising from the COVID years. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-05/study-finds-michigan-k-8-students-improving-academically-but-still-rebounding-from-covid-disruptions Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-13/more-investment-in-education-expected-to-reduce-k-12-class-size-help-student-performance The Michigan Education Association and the Michigan League for Public Policy say that the state’s increased appropriations for education this year can help school districts reduce class sizes and improve student performance. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:11:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-13/more-investment-in-education-expected-to-reduce-k-12-class-size-help-student-performance Samantha Ku, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-10/concern-grows-over-students-acts-of-violence-in-schools Violence by students against teachers and other school staff is on the rise. Data from the Center for Educational Performance and Information shows physical violence is a major component of expulsions statewide. The MEA has created a task force on the issue. We talk to teachers from Traverse City, Alpena and Menominee County. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:12:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-10/concern-grows-over-students-acts-of-violence-in-schools Camila Bello Castro, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-24/state-canvassers-to-review-k-12-funding-initiative-that-would-increase-taxes-on-affluent-residents "Invest in MI Kids," proposal would put a ballot question before voters to increase taxes on affluent residents to help state's K-12 schools. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:33:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-24/state-canvassers-to-review-k-12-funding-initiative-that-would-increase-taxes-on-affluent-residents Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-11/ingham-schools-focus-on-safety-during-summer-break Officials gathered in Mason on Monday to discuss progress, and the work that remains, to prevent violence. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 22:44:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-11/ingham-schools-focus-on-safety-during-summer-break Scott Pohl https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-06-29/senate-to-meet-to-adopt-k-12-budget The state Senate is due back in Lansing on Wednesday to vote on three budget bills as schools and local governments are about to begin their fiscal… Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:27:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-06-29/senate-to-meet-to-adopt-k-12-budget Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2020-09-25/state-school-districts-reauthorizing-return-to-school-plans The state is requiring all school districts to renew their instructional plans, a month after mandating their creation. Under Michigan’s “Return To Learn”… Fri, 25 Sep 2020 20:28:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2020-09-25/state-school-districts-reauthorizing-return-to-school-plans Kevin Lavery https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2020-08-14/amidst-teachers-fears-mi-senate-considers-school-re-opening-bills The beginning of the school year is almost here in Michigan. But who gets to go back to school and when, isn't clear. Lawmakers are set to make their… Fri, 14 Aug 2020 19:57:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2020-08-14/amidst-teachers-fears-mi-senate-considers-school-re-opening-bills Kevin Lavery https://www.wcmu.org/education/2020-04-02/rural-school-district-reacts-to-k-12-closure-rest-of-school-year Michigan Governor Whitmer announced the closure of K-12 school buildings for the rest of the school year. In the Executive Order, the governor refers to… Thu, 02 Apr 2020 20:49:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/education/2020-04-02/rural-school-district-reacts-to-k-12-closure-rest-of-school-year Tess DeGayner https://www.wcmu.org/education/2019-03-06/whitmer-budget-proposal-to-include-spending-increase-for-k-12-education Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s budget proposal is slated to include an increase in spending for kindergarten through 12th grade education.Whitmer will… Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:49:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/education/2019-03-06/whitmer-budget-proposal-to-include-spending-increase-for-k-12-education