Category: Michigan
Group halts ‘tax the rich’ ballot effort to raise funds for Michigan schools
A coalition of education groups had hoped to raise taxes on the wealthy to pay for schools. On Thursday, the group said it doesnât âsee a path forwardâ to getting enough signatures to make the ballot….
Amid Temple Israel horror, a small act of kindness â and pizza in Michigan
As emergency vehicles screamed past and the Soul Cafe went into lockdown, staff continued to do what they know: bake and serve….
Bridge Listens Issues Watch kicks off with virtual discussion about schools
Join Bridge reporters on March 25 as they discuss education challenges and candidatesâ solutions to plummeting scores and more….
Toxic plume threatening Ann Arbor water supply named Superfund site
Some 120 water wells have already been affected and the cityâs municipal water supply has been threatened. Now, the federal government will put new resources toward cleanup….
New Michigan program aims to train, retain more early childhood teachers
Finding and keeping enough child care workers is a challenge. A new state-funded effort aims to raise wages, train workers and keep them in Michigan classrooms….