by Liz Gullett | Oct 13, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation this week that supporters believe will help get more teachers in classrooms statewide. Key Points: The new law allows retired educators to fill temporary vacancies on a limited basis. The retiree would continue to receive...
by Liz Gullett | Sep 22, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Legislation requiring the Department of Education to create a program providing free school breakfast and lunch to eligible students heard testimony this week in the Senate Education Committee. The 2023- 2024 Fiscal Year budget provided $160 million for free school...
by Liz Gullett | Sep 1, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Is the new Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential legal under the state constitution? Following the governor’s creation of the department, the State Board of Education passed a motion directing State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice to...
by Liz Gullett | Jul 28, 2023 | Liz Gullett
This week, Governor Whitmer signed legislation aimed at recruiting and retaining skilled educators and counselors. Key Points: Allows Michigan to accept out-of-state teaching certifications. Expands the ways educators can earn advanced teaching certificates. Allows...
by Liz Gullett | Jul 21, 2023 | Liz Gullett
On Thursday, Governor Whitmer signed the education budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget makes several large investments in education, including the highest per-pupil funding and providing free breakfast and lunch for all public school students. Higher...
