Schools

The Republican-supported plan would pay for a per-pupil funding increase by cutting direct spending on free school lunches, mental health services, and career and technical education

House Democrats have been criticizing Republicans for waiting weeks longer than usual to unveil their budget proposal

A French electronics manufacturer is closing its Grand Rapids facility, four Michigan U.S. Reps are calling for the Department of Labor to restart Job Corps operations, Kent County Commissioner Robert Womack has launched as series of town hall meetings, and more.

The ice storms in late March left many districts unable to meet the state’s 180-day school day requirement without extending the school year

Young people from 30 Kent County schools discussed issues from illegal drugs to social media drama at "Above the Influence" Youth Summit

At-risk funding would go up by 25% for a total of nearly $1.3 billion. Districts would then have the option of putting a portion of that money toward reducing K-3 class sizes

On May 6th, Muskegon residents will decide whether to keep the public schools’ sinking fund millage rate for another decade

The lawsuit was filed Thursday in federal court in Manhattan by 16 Democratic attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania

The legislation would set different restriction levels in elementary schools, middle schools and high schools

Ottawa County early voting changes, first two pediatric flu deaths in Michigan, movie talk, and more.