Schools

Stephen Evans is our guest

The state is sending 25 million dollars to selected school districts to hire 195 school resource officers to assist with safety programs and crisis management

Schools can be sued under Michigan’s civil rights law for failing to protect students from sexual harassment by other students. That decision comes from the Michigan Court of Appeals.

The Michigan House School Safety Task Force has made many recommendations in its final report. But its members couldn’t reach consensus on guns

Michigan parents say mental health and school safety are some of their top priorities. That's the conclusion of the Michigan Parents' Council in the group's final report to the governor

The event is free to the public and will be held from 10am – 1pm at Alger Heights Great Start Collaborative on August 13.

The new rules also require charter groups to show a community need before they can receive grant funding

The funding is part of the Enterprise Holdings' ROAD Forward initiative, working to drive change in three key areas: early childhood development, youth health and wellness, and career and college preparation.

There’s a windfall that leaves a lot of unallocated money left in the state’s General Fund as well as for K-through-12 schools.

The bill requires emergency plans to help ensure the safety of staff and students.