early childhood education

Michigan has made major strides when it comes to the number of kids enrolled in state-funded preschool.The state now ranks 15th in the country according…

It's well documented that literacy and reading are essential keys to success in life.So what are some good ways parents can teach their children to make…

State of Opportunity began in 2012.Since then, the State of Opportunity team has brought us hundreds of stories exploring the barriers to success that…

This week, the city of Flint will mark the third anniversary of its ill-fated drinking water switch. The switch to the Flint River was the first in a…

President Trump’s proposed budget threatens the “very existence” of public television, and would “result in tremendous loss for our country,” PBS CEO…

There’s a big, coordinated push in Detroit for more and better early childhood services.But first, its boosters need to come up with a plan.The biggest…

Today marks the first "Count Day" of the school year in Michigan. The second count day will happen on February 8. Count days are designated days when…

There are bitter disputes over many aspects of education these days, but there is widespread agreement that how well children are reading by the time they…

Mike Flanagan retired voluntarily a year ago, after ten years as state superintendent of public instruction, a job often referred to as state…

Around 90% of a child's brain is already developed by the time they are five years old.And that means the learning that takes place before a kid even…