Hannah Dellinger

Statements from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office say Michigan made a “historic” investment in student mental health and school safety. But school leaders say that isn't the case.

Office of Civil Rights says Michigan Department of Education is "brushing aside" its violation of federal protections for students with disabilities.

Federal officials responded to the Michigan Department of Education's request to dismiss all claims it violated the rights of students with disabilities during COVID-era school shutdowns last week. Federal officials said the state has fundamental misconceptions about its legal obligations to students. (Anthony Lanzilote for Chalkbeat)

Here are the new laws and policies going into effect this year in Michigan public schools.

Results from the spring 2023-24 M-STEP exam give Michigan a first glimpse at how early learners during COVID-era school shutdowns have been impacted by learning loss.

Experts have warned that the pandemic’s effect on learning would last for a long time. Now, Michigan scores show third graders are scoring worse on reading than third graders prior to the pandemic.

Cass Tech student Jordan Scott, 16, asked U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona what is being done to keep kids safe from gun violence on Sept. 5, 2024.

Leaders will be watching whether the effect of sharing the ballot with the presidential and other state races will have an impact on the race.

Farmington Public Schools mistakenly sent parents M-STEP reports with printing errors last week. The Michigan Department of Education sent a reminder to districts not to send out the incorrect reports on Monday.