https://www.wcmu.org/tags/schools Schools en-US Copyright Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:47:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-23/for-the-first-time-mental-health-struggles-drive-michigans-student-safety-hotline-in-2025 Of the over 10,000 tips Michigan’s school safety program OK2Say received in 2025, more than 3,500 were related to serious mental health concerns. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:47:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-23/for-the-first-time-mental-health-struggles-drive-michigans-student-safety-hotline-in-2025 Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-19/central-and-northern-michigan-school-districts-passed-fewer-bonds-than-the-rest-of-the-state Across the state, schools saw a higher success rate in passing bonds than in the past two elections. Still, central and northern school districts mostly rejected bond proposals. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:51:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-19/central-and-northern-michigan-school-districts-passed-fewer-bonds-than-the-rest-of-the-state Grace Walker https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-03/michigan-schools-ask-voters-to-consider-upgrades-this-election-day Many of these bonds are repeats from years past. Proposals include general school funding, infrastructure upgrades and more. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:22:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-03/michigan-schools-ask-voters-to-consider-upgrades-this-election-day Grace Walker https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-28/democrat-proposes-school-safety-fund-in-state-budget A top Democrat on the Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee wants more money for school safety and student mental health. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 21:09:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-28/democrat-proposes-school-safety-fund-in-state-budget Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-03/mackinac-center-to-challenge-mi-constitutional-amendment-that-bans-public-funding-for-non-public-schools A free market think tank will appeal a federal judge’s decision to dismiss its claim that a 1970 amendment to the Michigan Constitution discriminates against religious schools. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 22:51:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-03/mackinac-center-to-challenge-mi-constitutional-amendment-that-bans-public-funding-for-non-public-schools https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-29/northern-michigan-schools-start-year-with-short-staff Farwell and Detour public schools are starting the school year with less staff than anticipated. Both districts said they have been able to get enough teachers, but bus drivers and kitchen staff are tough to hire. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:31:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-29/northern-michigan-schools-start-year-with-short-staff Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-10/road-to-healing-tour-for-native-american-boarding-school-survivors-comes-to-pellston U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is expected to speak in northern Michigan this weekend, as survivors of Federal Indian Boarding Schools, and their descendants, share their stories. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:22:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-10/road-to-healing-tour-for-native-american-boarding-school-survivors-comes-to-pellston Patrick Shea https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-06/state-program-recognizes-nearly-200-michigan-schools-for-environmental-education State program recognizes nearly 200 Michigan schools for environmental education Wed, 06 Jul 2022 22:28:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-06/state-program-recognizes-nearly-200-michigan-schools-for-environmental-education Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-01/house-school-safety-task-force-unveils-new-legislation Intermediate school districts would hire dedicated mental health and safety staff under a bipartisan package introduced this week in the Michigan House of Representatives. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 22:26:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-01/house-school-safety-task-force-unveils-new-legislation Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-23/gov-whitmer-proposes-using-revenue-surplus-to-expand-tutoring-options-for-students Governor Gretchen Whitmer wants to use some of the state's surplus revenue to expand tutoring programs for Michigan students. Mon, 23 May 2022 22:40:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-23/gov-whitmer-proposes-using-revenue-surplus-to-expand-tutoring-options-for-students Michelle Jokisch Polo