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LANSING, Mich. (AP) - The debate over publicizing A-to-F grades for every public school in Michigan is not entirely over, despite the surprise decision by…
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The heads of most of the 38 schools facing closure for low academic performance are drafting agreements that would allow the schools to stay open and…
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Michigan may soon be making changes to student testing. The state's Department of Education is considering adding a standardized test that would go beyond…
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A survey conducted by a Michigan school-improvement advocacy group shows people in the state want to see education become a higher priority. The survey,…
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Across the state, many Michigan schools are struggling to keep pace with national averages. The U.S. as a whole is struggling to keep up with other…
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State schools superintendent Brian Whiston says he has set up a meeting for this Friday in Detroit with Darnell Earley, the state-appointed emergency…
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"Shame on us" if we're not a top 10 school system in 10 years, says Michigan's school superintendentThe state's new schools superintendent Brian Whiston started a series of discussions seeking ideas to make Michigan a “Top 10” education state within 10…
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The new head of the Michigan Department of Education says he’ll act on his own to improve teacher evaluations if lawmakers fail to do so.The state Senate…
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The incoming state superintendent says he wants to cut down on the amount of time students spend taking standardized tests.Brian Whiston answered…
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The State Board of Education (SBE) has selected a new state superintendent of schools. Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Brian Whiston will take over…