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...
by Liz Gullett | Jul 14, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced additional appointments to the bipartisan Growing Michigan Together Council. The Council was created by executive order to advise the governor on specific policies to grow the state’s population, look for ways to prepare the...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 23, 2023 | Liz Gullett
The House passed legislation making changes to the collective bargaining process for public school teachers. Key Points: Repeals the collective bargaining gap provisions within current law. Changes the topics that are and are not allowed during collective bargaining....
