How to fix Michigan’s literacy crisis? Start with poverty and housing solutions, experts say
Nearly 36,600 school-aged children, or almost 3 percent of pre-K through 12th grade students, experienced homelessness during the 2024-25 school year, a steady rise since the pandemic, state data shows.
Commentary: Detroit students need more support. Their schools deserve more credit.
Detroit students’ outcomes are still not where we want them to be. That’s a clear sign that other government and community leaders have a role to play in improving conditions for young people outside of school.
5 Detroit school board candidates running as ‘anti-fascist’ slate calling for Vitti’s firing
All five BAMN candidates for the DPSCD school board want to oust Superintendent Nikolai Vitti. They all want to stop the district from closing small schools.
Neighborhood Advisory Council poised to begin negotiations with RenCen, riverfront developers
NAC Chair Jamaine Dickens told BridgeDetroit the board is ready to begin drafting the Community Benefits Agreement ahead of next Tuesday’s deadline.
Who are the Michigan State Board of Education candidates? What to know.
Two Republicans are trying to get onto the Democratic-dominated board. The board makes recommendations for education policy but does not determine the state budget or pass laws.
Who’s running for Michigan Supreme Court? 6 candidates compete for 2 seats
Six candidates are running for two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court, where Democratic nominees currently hold a 6-1 majority. Here is who’s running, why and what experience they’d bring to the bench.
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