Gov. Rick Snyder will consider whether to add another performance rating system for Michigan schools. A bill with an A through F grading system is a final…

A bill introduced by Representative Tim Kelly (R-Saginaw) passed yesterday with some amendments in the state House. If the education bill is passed in the…

This fall, Bridge Magazine is taking a close look at the challenges Michigan faces as we try to improve our education system.The starting point for all of…

The Buena Vista School District, located in the eastern area of greater Saginaw was dissolved on July 30th after struggling with insolvency. Its students…

Nov. 5, 2007In the first of our series called Grading Michigan Schools, we start with a look at the school funding crisis affecting many districts. School…

Nov. 6, 2007In Part Two of our Grading Michigan Schools series, we look at one of the 20 schools entering their sixth or seventh year of failing to meet…

Nov. 7, 2007Consolidation may help school districts save money and expand courses. But it comes at a high cost.As school districts across the state lose…

Nov. 8, 2007A high school diploma should mean a graduate has mastered the basics. But that hasn't been the case in Michigan - where many college and…

Nov. 9, 2007Lester GrahamThe school system in this country in general has been going away from the vo-tech and shop classes. But one program provides an…

Nov. 12, 2007President and Founder of Early Learning Foundation says No Child Left Behind created unintended consequences.The greatest shift toward…