michigan school districts

ACLU of Michigan sent a letter to public school districts on Tuesday, urging them to take a stance against book bans. The group says censoring books violates students’ First Amendment rights.

While most of the rallies these days are focused on presidential candidates, a different kind of rally took place on the State Capitol lawn. Parents,…

The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected a request for an advisory opinion on sending public money to private schools.In a very brief order Wednesday, the…

Poorly-performing Detroit schools could be closing soon. Attorney General Bill Schuette issued an opinion clarifying a section of the school code on…

Michigan's attorney general says the state may close persistently low-performing public schools in Detroit before the end of this academic year if they…

Legislation on child restraint in classrooms passed through a House committee Thursday. The legislation would prevent teachers from restraining or…

An early literacy bill is expected to clear the Michigan Legislature on Wednesday, requiring third-graders be held back if they lag in reading, though…

The State Board of Education voted Wednesday to adopt voluntary guidelines to help schools with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning…

Michigan's education board is set to vote on guidance to schools on creating an inclusive environment for LGBT students.The guidelines are voluntary but…

An audit says the Michigan State Police division that inspects school buses is understaffed and has failed to ensure problems are fixed. The Michigan…