Republicans propose overhaul to Michigan's education spending

Michigan’s Education Gains Can’t Outpace the Budget Cuts

Michigan’s Education Gains Can’t Outpace the Budget Cuts

Michigan state superintendent makes legislative requests, as Democrats bash GOP education policies • Michigan Advance

Michigan State Superintendent Michael Rice addresses children about free summer meals at Waverly East School in Lansing on June 26, 2024. | Lucy ValeskiMichigan’s teacher shortage and bottom of the nation youth reading scores didn’t manifest overnight and the issues facing the state’s educational system won’t be resolved as such, Michigan State Superintendent Michael Rice told state lawmakers Tuesday. However, Rice said those issues could remain…

Republicans propose overhaul to Michigan's education spending

(The Center Square) – As the July 1 deadline looms for finalizing Michigan’s budget, Democrats and Republicans have proposed drastically different plans for the future of education funding in the state.

Politicians call to 'fix the schools': What Michigan has tried

Michigan-grown foods in schools could see less support from state - Brownfield Ag News

Incentives for schools to purchase Michigan-grown foods are at risk as state lawmakers work toward passing the budget for next year. Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee Chair Sue Shink tells Brownfield a lot of projects are under review as uncertainty in Congress has put more than 40 percent of the state’s budget in jeopardy. […] The post Michigan-grown foods in schools could see less support from state appeared first on Brownfiel…

State House approves education budget

Michigan lawmakers will be debating funding for the K through 12 education budget in the coming weeks. A plan cleared the House last week. Supporters say will increase per-student funding to $12,000 and give districts more local control. However, an analysis by the Senate Appropriations Committee, chaired by Lansing Democrat Sarah Anthony, indicates the budget would slash funding for several programs, eliminate the school breakfast and lunch pro…