public education

How many kids are in a typical classroom in Michigan? That’s a tough question to answer. And believe me, we’ve tried. But a new report from the Gerald R...

Figuring out all the different pots of money that go into paying for special education is complicated, but you know what’s even more complicated?...

When the high school in Eastpointe recently welcomed the football team from Lakeview High, it was a homecoming of sorts.That’s because nearly 700 students…

Today is the first day of school in Detroit.Students in the city’s public school system will return to the same buildings and many of the same teachers.…

Neighborhoods matter . A big part of the reason why is that good neighborhoods usually have better schools. But across the country, the number of kids...

Across the state, many Michigan schools are struggling to keep pace with national averages. The U.S. as a whole is struggling to keep up with other…

An entire generation of fifth graders is contemplating a big decision as the school year comes to an end: "What instrument should I play next year in…

A new political alliance says it will try to help elect Mark Schauer as Michigan Governor in November, along with other politicians who want to restore…

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan is giving school districts more flexibility in making up for snow days this academic year.Districts that had scheduled more…

Back in 2010, the State Board of Education approved the Common Core State Standards for Michigan — a set of math and English goals for K-12…