Michigan
News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Michigan
Federal
Michigan, Ohio Have Their NCLB Waivers Extended
Michigan and Ohio will get to keep their NCLB waivers for another year, joining a growing group of states granted an extension while making changes to teacher evaluations.
School Choice & Charters
11 Michigan Charter School Authorizers Face Suspension
11 of Michigan's 40 charter school authorizers face possible suspension for poor oversight.
School & District Management
Year-Round Schools Get Fresh Look in Congressional Report
The Congressional Research Service has published a brief on year-round education.
Standards & Accountability
Michigan Drops Common-Core Test, But Might Still Use Its Questions
Michigan will not administer the Smarter Balanced test in 2014-15, but there's more to the story when it comes to the state's next assessment.
Education
Problems in Mich. Charter School Sector: Can They Happen in Other States?
The Detroit Free Press and education expert Jeffery Henig highlight the big differences in state charter school policies and cultures.
School Choice & Charters
Michigan Charter Schools Perform Low at High Cost, Newspaper Investigation Finds
A year-long investigation by the Detroit Free Press finds poor oversight and performance in Michigan's charter schools.
Education Funding
Rural Michigan Schools Get Boost in New Budget Bill
A new budget bill in Michigan will provide small, rural schools with higher additional per-pupil payments than larger schools.
States
Another State Facing Major Uncertainty Over Common-Core Tests
Michigan has become the most recent state to face big questions about its assessment plans under the Common Core State Standards.
College & Workforce Readiness
Michigan Affirmative-Action Ruling May Have Modest K-12 Effect
The U.S. Supreme Court upholds a Michigan initiative barring race-based preferences in admissions at the state’s universities, but no one opinion commanded a majority.
States
Federal Waivers, an Advocacy Group, and Teacher Evaluations: A Michigan Story
Michigan lawmakers are upset with an advocacy group for invoking NCLB waivers in discussions about teacher-evaluation bills under consideration.
School Choice & Charters
Muskegon Heights Charter District Still Plagued By Financial Struggles
The Muskegon Heights school district, which was taken over by an emergency manager and converted into an all-charter district, continues to struggle financially.
School Climate & Safety
Michigan Students to March 80 Miles to Protest 'School Pushout'
Students say suspensions and expulsions are too frequently issued for minor offenses.
Education
Opinion
Special Education Eligibility Requirement Proposals Are a Shame
Last week parents, teachers and other advocates for special education students gathered at a meeting in Detroit held by the Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education. The concerns centered on a 19-page proposal to change special education eligibility and teaching requirements in the state.
School & District Management
State of the States
State of the States 2014: Michigan
Gov. Snyder used his budget address to call for an additional $65 million investment in early education in order to make Michigan what he called a "no-wait state" for pre-K.