Michigan Education & Schools

Governor's budget could mean $5.5 million in cuts for Kalamazoo Public Schools, KPS officials say

2012-02-10T11:00:05Z

Even as the Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce issued a statement praising Gov. Rick Snyder's "decision to increase K-12 education funding," officials at Kalamazoo Public Schools were saying the budget could mean a $5.1 million funding cut for KPS

10 states granted flexibility from No Child Left Behind, Michigan hoping for future approval

2012-02-09T23:20:00Z

Public was able to comment on state NCLB waiver application through today.

West Michigan lawmaker says Gov. Snyder's budget doesn't do enough to improve education

2012-02-09T21:30:00Z

State Rep. Roy Schmidt, D-Grand Rapids, says governor forces districts to "jump through hoops."

House higher education subcommittee sets hearing for next week on MSU's new student health care policy

2012-02-09T20:33:13Z

The hearing, which is set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, was called for by state Rep. Kevin Cotter, R-Mount Pleasant, who vice chairs the the subcommittee. Provost Kim Wilcox is expected to deliver testimony on behalf of MSU.

MEA president, state Board of Education leader say Gov. Snyder needs to give schools more money

2012-02-09T20:04:21Z

MEA President Steven Cook: Adding more hurdles for schools to jump through to get more funding – from basing funding on standardized tests to pushing more unproven ideas as ‘best practices’ – doesn’t help either."

Inkster school illustrates the opportunities and challenges in educating low-income students (Julie Mack blog)

2012-02-09T19:33:02Z

An Inkster elementary school is held up as a state model. But it turns out that Inkster Public Schools also underscore the challenges faced by high-poverty districts.

MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon 'encouraged' by Gov. Snyder's proposed higher education funding increases

2012-02-09T18:46:16Z

But Simon expressed concern that funding increases were not proposed for agricultural extension and ag-bio research programs.

Should college students be forced to have health insurance? GVSU weighs in

2012-02-09T18:44:27Z

GVSU said requiring that its students carry health insurance --- a policy recently instituted by Michigan State University --- isn't an approach the college is ready to take.

Democrats say Snyder not investing enough in schools, but business leaders praise budget plan

2012-02-09T18:43:43Z

Business Leaders: "Responsible fiscal practices, coupled with legislative action last year to address the state’s long-term debt, have placed Michigan on a solid financial footing.”

Gov. Rick Snyder's proposed budget: A glance at the numbers

2012-02-09T17:24:45Z

Nearly $1.1 billion more is available from anticipated revenue increases and leftover funds from 2011. Here's where some of it is going.

Gov. Rick Snyder: Michigan's turnaround 'isn't an accident,' offers budget with increases for schools, safety

2012-02-09T16:05:00Z

Snyder offered a $48.2 billion spending plan for fiscal 2013, promising that more than 75 percent of it is devoted to health, human services and education.

By the numbers: Why some Detroit schools will close, and costs to build others (with video)

2012-02-09T15:45:47Z

Unpacking some of the numbers from Wednesday's announcement, here's a closer look at which schools are affected, why they were closed, what it means to students and what DPS has in store next fall.

African-American and Hispanic students in Kalamazoo Public Schools underperform state average for minorities, new report says

2012-02-09T14:23:40Z

African-American and Hispanic students in Kalamazoo Public Schools are underperforming the state average for minorities, says a new report that says Michigan students in all socioeconomic categories have lost ground to the peers across the nation since 2003.

Emergency Manager Roy Roberts: No plans to merge Detroit and Highland Park schools

2012-02-09T13:26:05Z

For those wondering whether Highland Park's schools would be absorbed into Detroit's school district, don't bet on it just yet.

Report: Michigan schools have 'alarming and persistent' problems, falling behind other states

2012-02-09T13:00:17Z

Black students particularly are struggling, with Michigan students ranking last among the 45 states reporting fourth-grade reading results on a national standardized test.

Preliminary student count day figures show enrollment trend at West Michigan schools

2012-02-09T00:42:33Z

Check out numbers from some districts across the area.

Gov. Rick Snyder expected to propose 3-percent increase to Michigan education funding

2012-02-08T22:28:07Z

Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to propose a 3-percent increase to education funding during his budget presentation Thursday, according to a report by Lansing news service

Twenty Detroit Public Schools to be closed, chartered or consolidated; 15 to join statewide district

2012-02-08T21:59:10Z

Twenty schools in the Detroit Public Schools system will be closed, chartered or consolidated into other buildings, DPS emergency manager Roy Roberts announced Wednesday.

Should school state aid be based on grade level instead of district?

2012-02-08T20:12:30Z

Gov. Granholm suggested several years ago having a higher foundation grant for secondary students.

'Cyber' charter cap lifted by state House committee, with restrictions on schools, enrollment

2012-02-08T17:17:26Z

Democrats raised concerns about the amount of profit earned by management companies running the two existing state schools and wanted assurances of quality.