Department Director Appointed

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...
Department Director Appointed

Senate Passes Kindergarten Requirement

Michigan’s young residents would be required to attend kindergarten under legislation passed by the Senate this week. Key Points: Senate Bill 285 was sponsored by Senator Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia). A child must be enrolled in kindergarten at the age of five. A...
Committee Considers Computer Science Requirement

New Task Force to Support Low-Income Students

The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) has assembled a task force to understand how insecurity with basic needs is affecting college students and what actions position students for success. Key Points: The task force will...
Workforce Plan Announced

Workforce Plan Announced

Michigan is laying out its vision to create jobs and support workers and employers in the Michigan Statewide Workforce Plan. Approved by the Michigan Workforce Development Board, the roadmap lays out strategies and data-driven actions needed to build on Michigan’s...