https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-education Michigan Education en-US Copyright Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:57:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-27/us-education-secretary-visits-metro-detroit-urges-state-to-join-scholarship-tax-credit-program Democrats have criticized similar models as allowing public dollars to pay for private education, which would be forbidden by the Michigan Constitution. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:57:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-27/us-education-secretary-visits-metro-detroit-urges-state-to-join-scholarship-tax-credit-program Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-23/northern-michigan-school-goes-no-screens-to-boost-literacy-is-it-the-right-approach Elementary students in Mesick Consolidated Schools will no longer be using computers in the classroom as the district shifts gears towards a focus on literacy education. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:20:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-23/northern-michigan-school-goes-no-screens-to-boost-literacy-is-it-the-right-approach Daniel Schoenherr, Cadillac News https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-12/young-inventors-to-compete-at-invention-convention-in-kalkaska The competition has nearly 80 young inventors from seven northwest Michigan counties and almost 50 inventions. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:08:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-12/young-inventors-to-compete-at-invention-convention-in-kalkaska Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-03/michigan-house-calls-for-legislative-approval-of-state-education-guidelines The Republican-controlled state House adopted a bill Tuesday to give the Legislature the final word on changes to the state’s formal guidance to schools on meeting education standards. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:02:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-03/michigan-house-calls-for-legislative-approval-of-state-education-guidelines Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-23/michigan-reports-record-high-school-graduation-rate-for-2025 Data from the Michigan Department of Education puts the state’s 2025 high school graduation rate at 84%, a new high since the state started using its current calculation in 2008. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:56:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-23/michigan-reports-record-high-school-graduation-rate-for-2025 Mary Corey https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-06/new-partnership-seeks-to-get-more-early-childhood-educators-into-michigan-classrooms A new partnership between Bay Mills Community College and Lake Superior State University will allow early childhood education students starting at BMCC to not only get their bachelor's degree but also their teaching certification. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:27:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-06/new-partnership-seeks-to-get-more-early-childhood-educators-into-michigan-classrooms Cristin Coppess 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 https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-15/michigan-to-review-standards-for-music-teachers The State Board of Education will consider a proposal to update standards for new music education teachers for the first time since 2004. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-15/michigan-to-review-standards-for-music-teachers Camila Bello Castro, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-24/eastern-up-high-schoolers-are-eligible-for-local-college-scholarships Students in the Eastern UP Intermediate School District are eligible to apply for a $500 scholarship. This is through the EUP Promise Zone and is for students planning on attending Bay Mills Community College or Lake Superior State University. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:26:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-24/eastern-up-high-schoolers-are-eligible-for-local-college-scholarships Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/michigans-health-is-poor-can-better-transportation-food-and-schools-fix-it A Michigan research group draws an exhaustive picture of the social determinants that affect Michigan’s health. Drawing from dozens of data sources, the 121-page report concludes that income is the highest predictor of health. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:15:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/michigans-health-is-poor-can-better-transportation-food-and-schools-fix-it Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan