Education

Lawmakers passed a bill this week that would temporarily allow a school district to hire its own support staff as substitute teachers as long as they have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate.

The Lansing School District is offering higher pay for substitute teachers who work in its three largest schools.

The football stadium at Lansing Eastern High School is being dedicated after a long-time former coach and teacher.

The Board of State Canvassers’ agenda includes consideration of a petition campaign to allow a tax break for donating to funds for private school education.

School districts around the country have been announcing extra days off this fall to address staff shortages and mental health. For some families, the unpredictable schedule feels like a betrayal.

The district is funding bonuses for vaccinated employees using federal coronavirus relief money.

With vaccines now available for children as young as 5, some school districts are easing up on their mask policies.

A bill package to aid Michigan students with dyslexia received mostly positive feedback during a committee hearing Tuesday.

The clock is ticking on public health orders requiring students and school staff to wear masks in several Michigan counties.