Blog categorized as Education

MDE Says It Can't Evaluate Virtual Learning, Auditor Disagrees

11/12/24 02:04 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MDE Says It Can't Evaluate Virtual Learning, Auditor Disagrees
A follow-up audit of the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) found it had not created a way of evaluating the effectiveness of virtual learning, and its impacts on learning. But the department argues it doesn't have the authority to conduct such a review.

Bahar-Cook Picks Up Votes In MSU Race From Inputting Errors; Overtakes Maday 

11/08/24 12:18 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Bahar-Cook Picks Up Votes In MSU Race From Inputting Errors; Overtakes Maday 
Unofficial election night results published on the Secretary of State's website mistakenly under-counted the votes for Michigan State University Trustee candidate Democrat Rebecca Bahar-Cook by close to 18,000 votes in Allegan County and 8,517 votes in Ottawa and Kent.

More Kids Chow Down On Free Meals In Schools

10/30/24 11:14 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
More Kids Chow Down On Free Meals In Schools
The number of students in Michigan public schools eating free breakfast and lunch increased last year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

MSU Board May Be Without Republican For First Time In ... Ever

10/15/24 12:07 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MSU Board May Be Without Republican For First Time In ... Ever
After this November's election, Michigan State University's governing board may be without a Republican member for the first time since the board was first publicly elected 115 years ago, based on research conducted by MIRS

$1M For Reporting Unsafe Gun Storage Headed To OK2SAY School Safety Tip Line

10/07/24 11:50 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
$1M For Reporting Unsafe Gun Storage Headed To OK2SAY School Safety Tip Line
A new $1 million funding pot for students to anonymously report "improperly stored" guns is supposed to go to Michigan's current OK2SAY program