The Democratic-led Michigan Senate has passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget after voting on Wednesday the final bill in the proposal. While the Senate passed the majority of…
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From cradle to career, Michigan Black children face higher systemic barriers to educational success
Despite advancements in every racial and ethnic group in some areas over the past decade, wide disparities remain for children of color in all areas – education, health and economic security. This…
Here are Whitmer’s plans for funding schools next year, from pre-K to higher ed
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed $80.7 billion state budget for the next fiscal year includes investment hikes in education from pre-K to higher learning opportunities. Whitmer made waves last month by announcing her…
Whitmer continues to champion pre-K for all kids to give them a ‘real shot at a great life’
After helping students build toothpick houses and finish a dinosaur puzzle, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday met with educational leaders in Grand Rapids to talk about her vision for delivering free pre-K…