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Chalkbeat

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Jocelyn Benson is Michigan’s next governor. Here’s what education will look like in her administration.

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Michigan voters have elected a new governor, Jocelyn Benson, who promises to transform education and guarantee that when students graduate from the public school system, they are college and career ready. The Associated Press called the race between Benson and U.S. Rep. John James at 1:45 a.m. The results show Benson winning with 55% of the vote. Benson, the daughter of special education teachers, has a plan for addressing the state’s current literacy crisis by taking steps similar to what the state already has been doing: Investing in curriculum and training for teachers based on the science of reading , a longstanding body of research about how children learn to read. Her education plan says she would also “enable statewide tracking of literacy rates and improvements.” Benson would also ensure first-year teachers receive starting salaries of $60,000 a year minimum. Currently, the average in Michigan is around $41,000 annually. What she calls her “Michigan Education Guarantee,” which she touted as she campaigned, would be

Michigan · 3d

Banana 101.5

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Which Michigan College Produces the Highest-Paid Grads?

A four year degree is a huge investment. These 10 Michigan colleges have graduates earning some of the highest median salaries in the state.

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The 10 Michigan Places Where You Can Learn Old School Skills

A Detroit pottery studio has been making ceramics for well over 100 years, and it still teaches classes. Honestly, that one fact was enough to send me down a rabbit hole. Then I learned there’s a school in Michigan where students build their own boats by hand. And a...

Michigan · 1d
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Election is over. Now what? The future of Michigan schools

Superintendent Randy Speck of Education Management and Networks joins FOX 2's Ronia Shamona to discuss what elected leaders and local governments can do to improve education, support teachers, and help Michigan students succeed.

Michigan · 1d
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Two Mid-Michigan schools are painting plows for the winter

LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - Student artists across the state are turning massive winter maintenance vehicles into rolling canvases to help keep drivers safe during the upcoming snowy season. State transportation officials announced the completion of the annual Paint the Plow project, which features painted snowplow blades from middle and high...

Monroe County, MI · 2d

WLUC

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MHSAA volleyball district championship matchups set

UPPER MICHIGAN. (WLUC) - The stage is set for the MHSAA volleyball district finals, with 17 Upper Michigan schools competing for titles Thursday and Friday. Check out the matchups below. Division 2. Houghton at Kingsford - Thursday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT. Division 3. Calumet vs. Jeffers (at...

Michigan · 2d

Crafting Your Home

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Michigan Students Cannot Use Smartphones During Class Time This School Year Under a Law Signed Feb. 10

Michigan's classroom smartphone ban, signed Feb. 10, 2026, applies to instructional time in public K-12 schools this school year, with exceptions and local flexibility.

Michigan · 1d

Public News Service

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$70M gift offers hope to Michigan Tribal college amid funding gap

A $70 million gift to the American Indian College Fund could help expand scholarships and student support at tribal colleges, including those in Michigan. The donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott will fund a seven-year plan to strengthen Native American higher education. Recent data pointed to longstanding funding shortages for tribal colleges. Carla Sineway, president of Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College in Mount Pleasant, said relying on temporary grants can make it difficult to maintain programs students depend on. "Many times when we get the funding, it's very exciting, you get it for two or three years, and then the funding's gone. And so, how do you sustain those programs? And so, you end up modifying," Sineway explained. Sineway pointed out funding gaps can mean fewer staff and reduced student services. She noted the college also needs money for building maintenance and academic support. The American Indian College Fund says some of the donation will be used for coaching and career opportunities. The investment comes as Native American students continue to face barriers to higher education. According to U.S. Census figures, just 16% of American Indian and Alaska Native adults have earned a bachelor's degree or higher, compared with 33% of adults

Michigan · 2d

WOOD TV8

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Football Frenzy preview: District finals

The first week of the Michigan High School Athletics Association football playoffs brought us upsets and exciting finishes. Just imagine what the district finals will bring.

Michigan · 2d

Petoskey News Review

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Gaylord St. Mary meets unbeaten Lake Linden-Hubbell | Prediction

GAYLORD — For about four weeks, Gaylord St. Mary football has been playing with a postseason mindset, even though the 8-player Division 2 playoffs officially started on Friday, Oct. 30. Now, heading into the regional finals this weekend, the Snowbirds stand just three wins away from the school's first state title. With the gauntlet they will have to go through to reach that height, however, they may as well change that postseason mindset into a state championship mindset for each of the final three games. GSM (10-0) travels to the Upper Peninsula on Saturday, Nov. 7, to take on Lake Linden-Hubbell (10-0), another team that has had state title aspirations all season long. While this game will have major implications for who makes it to the Superior Dome on Nov. 17, it would also be just the beginning of the road for whichever team is victorious with potential matchups with Portland St. Patrick (10-0) and Mendon (10-0) looming in the final two rounds. It's win or go home, and every game from here on out is going to be a heavyweight fight. Can the Snowbirds finish things off in the final rounds? VOTE Vote for the Gaylord Herald Times Athlete

Gaylord, MI · 2d

Benzie County Record Patriot

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Homestead Hills students slime staffer after $14,000 fundraiser

As part of the fundraiser, the top-selling teacher from each grade raced in a giant inflatable costumes during an assembly held Oct. 30.

Benzonia, MI · 1d

Petoskey News Review

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Charlevoix football hoists first-ever district title in dominant fashion

CHARLEVOIX — Being the first to ever do something is a merit nobody can take away. And, it comes with a feeling that only those who were in that moment can ever truly describe. When future Charlevoix football teams wonder what it's like to win a district championship, members of the 2026 team is who they'll turn to. They stand alone with that knowledge. Where other teams came close, this year's Rayder team finished the job for the first time ever on Thursday, Nov. 6 against Harrison in a Division 7 district championship meeting at home. With a team built for the poor weather and gritty month of November football, Charlevoix put on a dominant display of toughness to capture a 41-8 victory and garb hold of what has eluded them all these years. “It’s all about the kids,” Charlevoix coach Don Jess said. “I’m so excited for them. They’ve worked really hard and we knew coming in that Harrison was going to be a handful after seeing that McBain score.” The Rayders have collected seven straight playoff seasons, reaching district championship games in four of those campaigns, including three straight years that ended in heartbreak. For Jess, this title

Charlevoix, MI · 1d

UpNorthLive.com

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North Central Michigan College brings America’s Cutting Edge boot camps to Emmet County

EMMET COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- North Central Michigan College is partnering with America’s Cutting Edge program to increase interest in manufacturing and machining careers. The college's workforce development specialist said that a large number of baby boomers are leaving the industry and there is a void to fill. The...

Emmet County, MI · 2d

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ICYMI: Michigan Auto Law Announces Kelsey’s Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship Applications In Time For National Scholarship Month This November

(Farmington Hills, Michigan – October 29, 2026) – Michigan Auto Law is calling on Michigan high school juniors and seniors to use their creativity to help combat distracted driving for their chance to earn one of four scholarships totaling $5,000 through the law firm’s 2027 Kelsey’s Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship. 11th and 12th grade students attending any public or private high school in Michigan are encouraged to create and submit compelling messages through YouTube videos or graphics designed to resonate with their peers, encourage young drivers to reduce distractions behind the wheel, and persuade drivers of all ages to stop texting while driving.

Michigan · 1d

Petoskey News Review

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Northern Michigan high school football playoff scores, updates for Week 2

Welcome to the Michigan high school football playoffs! It's a great time of year! For those who have been around here on game nights, you know what to find here. For those of you who haven’t, you’ll find in-game scores for football teams all across northern Michigan, mid-Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Along with the live scoreboard and finals, you’ll find links to coverage and feature stories down below. Check back throughout Friday night and Saturday morning for coverage from the week. Playoffs Week 2 Gaylord St. Mary Roadtrip: Gaylord St. Mary meets unbeaten Lake Linden-Hubbell | Prediction Northern Michigan Picks: Northern Michigan playoff teams thinning, but more winners ahead | Kochanny Charlevoix Defense, Warchol: Greyson Warchol, Charlevoix defense peaking at just the right time Playoffs Week 2 Michigan high school football scoreboard .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } .scorestream-widget-container iframe {height:100%;} Playoffs Week 1 St. Mary: Gaylord St. Mary rolls past St. Ignace in playoff football action Petoskey, Harbor, East Jordan: Petoskey, Harbor close up playoff seasons; East Jordan makes trip worth it Charlevoix: Well-rested Charlevoix breezes in playoff opener, hosts district final next St. Mary Defense: GSM allowed 1.6 points per game. Will

Petoskey, MI · 1d

WOWO News

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Michigan Proposal Could Remove Special Education Protection, Advocates Warn of Harm to Students

LANSING, Mich. (WOWO) — Michigan is considering eliminating a longstanding protection that allows children with disabilities to remain in their current classrooms or specialized education programs while the state investigates certain complaints from their parents. The proposed change has sparked opposition from special education advocates, parents and attorneys, who...

Michigan · 3d

9&10 News

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Mesick Consolidated Schools face ongoing facility crises after bond defeat

Voters rejected a $17.1 million bond proposal for Mesick Consolidated Schools on Tuesday, leaving district officials to manage critical facility issues like roof leaks and a lack of hot water without new tax revenue. Superintendent Jack Ledford attributed the defeat to economic pressures such as high inflation and fuel costs.

Mesick, MI · 1d

WNDU

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Friday Night Frenzy: Week 12 High School Football Scores and Highlights

Championship hardware was on the line across Indiana and Michigan as area contenders punched their tickets to the next round. Here's a look at all the scores and highlights from week 12 of Friday Night Frenzy.

South Bend, IN · 1d

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Football Fever: Scores for Round Two of the 2026 MHSAA Playoffs

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — News Channel 3 Football Fever continues coverage of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) playoffs as it enters its second round. Below are the scores for Friday night's games. Home teams are on the right. Teams bolded are the winners. Smells like team spirit! See...

Michigan · 1d

WNDU

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Friday Night Frenzy: High school football sectional and district final scores, highlights

MICHIANA (WNDU) - High school football playoff action heated up across Michiana tonight, with several area contenders bringing home championship hardware. Titles were on the line across both states: Indiana teams hoisted sectional trophies, while Michigan squads claimed district titles in the 11-player tournament and regional honors in 8-player play.

Indiana · 1d