Michigan K-12 schools Archives - Bridge Michigan https://bridgemi.com/tag/michigan-k-12-schools/ Michigan’s nonpartisan, nonprofit news source Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:45:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://bridgemi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-android-chrome-192x192-1-32x32.png Michigan K-12 schools Archives - Bridge Michigan https://bridgemi.com/tag/michigan-k-12-schools/ 32 32 247008660 Gretchen Whitmer wants to boost literacy in Michigan. Here’s what to know https://bridgemi.com/talent-education/gretchen-whitmer-wants-to-boost-literacy-in-michigan-heres-what-to-know/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:37:41 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=73180 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer smiling while standing in front of a microphone.Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling for several programs to improve educational performance in Michigan. Here’s a breakdown of what’s been done so far. ]]> Gov. Gretchen Whitmer smiling while standing in front of a microphone.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling for several programs to improve educational performance in Michigan. Here’s a breakdown of what’s been done so far.

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Gretchen Whitmer’s last State of the State: Literacy, legacy and a Trump thank you https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/gretchen-whitmers-last-state-of-the-state-literacy-legacy-and-a-trump-thank-you/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:35:21 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=73164 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at the podium.In her final annual address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out plans to create a new affordable housing tax credit and limit medical debt. She also thanked President Donald Trump for a commitment to Selfridge. ]]> Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at the podium.

In her final annual address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out plans to create a new affordable housing tax credit and limit medical debt. She also thanked President Donald Trump for a commitment to Selfridge.

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Report: Michigan lags in preparing students for mental health careers https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/report-michigan-lags-in-preparing-students-for-mental-health-careers/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:33:38 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=73106 desks in an empty classroomMichigan is tied for the fewest behavioral health vocational training programs in the nation, contributing to a school mental health workforce shortage.]]> desks in an empty classroom

Michigan is tied for the fewest behavioral health vocational training programs in the nation, contributing to a school mental health workforce shortage.

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Hey, Gov. Whitmer: Here’s what Michigan says is real State of the State https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/hey-gov-whitmer-heres-what-michigan-says-is-real-state-of-the-state/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:23:41 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=73077 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at the 2025 State of the State.Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will discuss the State of the State on Wednesday. Here are what the facts — and Bridge readers — say.]]> Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at the 2025 State of the State.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will discuss the State of the State on Wednesday. Here are what the facts — and Bridge readers — say.

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Michigan school board member calls for fed probe over ‘indoctrination’ claims https://bridgemi.com/talent-education/michigan-school-board-member-calls-for-fed-probe-over-indoctrination-claims/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:36:12 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=73031 Nikki Snyder speaks at a State Board of Education meeting Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Lansing.A Republican State Board of Education member claims the agency is prioritizing sexual politics over test scores.]]> Nikki Snyder speaks at a State Board of Education meeting Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Lansing.

A Republican State Board of Education member claims the agency is prioritizing sexual politics over test scores.

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Short staff, Michigan schools use virtual special ed therapy. ‘This is not ideal’ https://bridgemi.com/talent-education/short-of-staff-michigan-schools-try-virtual-special-education-speech-therapy/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:52:52 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72996 a blank laptop on a deskAs school leaders see an increase in students with disabilities, they say there aren’t enough speech professionals to go around. Virtual therapists are a 'stop-gap' solution.]]> a blank laptop on a desk

As school leaders see an increase in students with disabilities, they say there aren’t enough speech professionals to go around. Virtual therapists are a 'stop-gap' solution.

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Michigan fight over special ed services lingers, years after COVID shutdown https://bridgemi.com/talent-education/michigan-fight-over-special-ed-services-lingers-years-after-covid-shutdown/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:10:59 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72988 empty classroom with red chairsA federal complaint over how Michigan should provide make-up services to students in special ed whose schools closed during COVID is in the hands of an administrative law judge.]]> empty classroom with red chairs

A federal complaint over how Michigan should provide make-up services to students in special ed whose schools closed during COVID is in the hands of an administrative law judge.

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Michigan high school graduation rate reaches a high. Look up your school https://bridgemi.com/talent-education/michigan-high-school-graduation-rate-reaches-new-high-look-up-your-school/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:04:23 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72940 a red graduation cap and tassel on a tableThe state’s four-year graduation rate is at a new high. Meanwhile, the drop out rate is down. ]]> a red graduation cap and tassel on a table

The state’s four-year graduation rate is at a new high. Meanwhile, the drop out rate is down.

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Fact check: How Gretchen Whitmer delivered — and didn’t — on her promises https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/fact-check-how-gretchen-whitmer-delivered-and-didnt-on-her-promises/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:31:58 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72858 Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks into a microphone.Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made 14 promises during her 2025 State of the State address. Here’s how she did. ]]> Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks into a microphone.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made 14 promises during her 2025 State of the State address. Here’s how she did.

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Michigan wants schools ready for cardiac emergencies, fails to provide funds https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-wants-schools-ready-for-cardiac-emergencies-fails-to-provide-funds/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:23:52 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72754 In this Tuesday, July 1, 2014 photo, an emergency defibrillator, used to treat life threatening conditions that affect the rhythm of the heart such as cardiac arrhythmia, hangs on the wall at the Illinois State Capitol Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in Springfield, Ill. A new Illinois law prompted by the death of a high school student during dance practice requires students learn CPR and how to operate Automated External Defibrillators machines used to treat emergency heart problems. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)A recent Michigan law requires schools to better prepare for cardiac emergencies. But without money from the state, some schools lack resources to put those measures in place.]]> In this Tuesday, July 1, 2014 photo, an emergency defibrillator, used to treat life threatening conditions that affect the rhythm of the heart such as cardiac arrhythmia, hangs on the wall at the Illinois State Capitol Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in Springfield, Ill. A new Illinois law prompted by the death of a high school student during dance practice requires students learn CPR and how to operate Automated External Defibrillators machines used to treat emergency heart problems. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

A recent Michigan law requires schools to better prepare for cardiac emergencies. But without money from the state, some schools lack resources to put those measures in place.

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