Governor Signs Education Budget

Governor Signs Education Budget

The $23 billion education budget was given final approval this week by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The budget, which is for the upcoming fiscal year beginning on October 1, provides funding for Michigan’s K-12 schools, community colleges, and public universities. K-12...
MiLEAP Director Begins New Role

MiLEAP Director Begins New Role

On July 1, Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea began her new role as director of the Michigan Department on Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). Established by Governor Whitmer in 2023, its mission is to improve outcomes from preschool to postsecondary so...
Governor Signs Education Budget

Department Director Appointed

Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea was appointed the director of the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). She is taking on the role from acting director Michelle Richard, who will stay in the department in a leadership role. The appointment...
Committee Considers Computer Science Requirement

Committee Considers Computer Science Requirement

All public high schools would be required to offer a computer science course(s) under legislation considered by the House Education Committee this week. Key Points: HB 5649 was introduced by Representative Carol Glanville (D-Walker). The requirement would begin with...