Education

Coverage of schools from pre-k and kindergarten through higher education, including trade and online classes, as well as coverage of child care issues.

Talent Together: Addressing teacher shortages across Michigan

Talent Together, a state-funded initiative to increase the number of certified teachers across Michigan, is finding success, drawing plenty of applicants. 

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Michigan student loan repayment program helping to tackle mental health workforce shortage

Michigan has long faced a critical shortage of mental health professionals, impacting access to vital care for communities across the state. To address this growing challenge, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched the Behavioral Health Now Loan Repayment Program, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting and retaining mental health professionals by alleviating the financial burden of student loans.

Phase II of North Central's CATEE project, which begins in early 2025, includes the razing of the college’s 59-year-old Technology Building, transforming it into an expanded, state-of-the-art Technology Center.
Groundbreaking ceremony set for new 11,750 sq. ft. tech center at this school’s Petoskey campus

“We are working to build a year-round economy in Northern Michigan so our kids can find meaningful work here at home,” says Sen. John Damoose.

A gathering for Michigan State University's Generations Connect program, which matches MSU undergraduate students with elders in the community, at the East Lansing Public Library.
Michigan universities join global “age-friendly” movement, making campuses more welcoming to elders

As Michigan prepares for rapid growth in its population of older adults, three Michigan universities have joined a global movement to make higher education institutions more "age-friendly."

Elisabeth Berry and James D'Arcy
Legacy Society will sustain Autism Alliance of Michigan’s work for decades to come

AAoM is establishing its Legacy Society to recognize donors today for gifts that will provide dollars in perpetuity.

Parents indicated that needed services like speech therapy, occupational therapy, and paraprofessional support were inadequate.
Survey activates education advocacy for Michigan children with disabilities

Special Education Experience (SEE) survey results revealed that needed improvements in special education that the state identified in 2014 have not been made.  

Joe Volpe, program manager at Ferndale's Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center.
Mental health takes heavy toll on Michigan’s LGBTQ youth

Mental health is a major challenge for Michigan youth in general, but the problem is even greater for the state's LGBTQ youth.

“Interactive museums are community spaces that bring learning directly to children and create memories that last a lifetime,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
Almost there: Alpena’s Besser Museum has a way to complete final funding gap for $1.8M renovations

“Interactive museums are community spaces that bring learning directly to children and create memories that last a lifetime,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.

“Children everywhere need environments where they can play and be curious,” says Dan Gilmartin, Executive Director and CEO of the Michigan Municipal League.
Village of Brooklyn’s Swain Memorial Park could soon become accessible to more children

“Children everywhere need environments where they can play and be curious,” says Dan Gilmartin, Executive Director and CEO of the Michigan Municipal League.

“This playspace will maintain a beloved community asset while making it more modern and inclusive to all,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
Community comes together to raise funds for a universally-accessible playground in St. Johns

“This playspace will maintain a beloved community asset while making it more modern and inclusive to all,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.

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