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Michigan Schools Close After Chemical Release Near Toledo

What Michigan residents should know about the Toledo chemical release including air quality concerns, emergency orders, and school closures.

Toledo, OH · 16d

Chalkbeat

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Mississippi turned a literacy crisis into success. Can Michigan do the same?

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. More than a decade ago, Mississippi was where Michigan is now: Near the bottom of the country in literacy outcomes and aggressively seeking solutions to fix the crisis. In 2013, Mississippi’s fourth graders ranked 49th in the country on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, with just 21% of those students testing at or above proficient on the exam. What unfolded over the next decade has been described by many as the “Mississippi miracle,” but state education officials point to intentional steps – teacher training, hiring literacy coaches, and strengthening accountability standards – that helped propel the Magnolia State to 21st in fourth grade reading by 2022. “Our model was built over time,” said Kymyona Burk, former state literacy director for the Mississippi Department of Education. “We continued to implement our plan and monitored progress on the ground through data. If the plan wasn’t working as effectively as we believed it could, we course-corrected.” To execute its own miracle, Michigan lawmakers have invested in

Michigan · 16d

Bridge Michigan

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University enrollment drops 2% in Michigan, first drop in three years

Enrollment at Michigan’s 15 public universities declined 2%, a drop of more than 5,000 students, in fall 2026. Nearly every university experienced a decline except U-M, U-M Flint and Wayne State. The declining number of high school graduates and federal policy impacting international students were primary drivers of the...

Michigan · 15d
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The News Advocate

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MHS earns top rating at marching band festival

"Our band has grown in size, and the progress our students have made over the past three marching seasons — and even since the beginning of this season — has been incredible."

Manistee, MI · 17d

WLNS

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MSU receives $900K to expand rural veterinary opportunities

A $900,000 grant from the state will help Michigan State Univeristy's veterinary school expand collarboration with rural practices in hopes of creating a more robust veterinary workforce statewide.

East Lansing, MI · 15d

statechampsnetwork.com

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10 Michigan High School Football Games to Watch: Week of Oct. 19, 2026

Week 9 brings a loaded schedule featuring major rivalry games, intriguing non-conference matchups, and opportunities for teams to build momentum heading into the postseason. From the Catholic High School League's Prep Bowl at Ford Field to important matchups across Metro Detroit, West Michigan, and Northern Michigan, here are 10 Michigan high school football games to watch for the week of October 19, 2026.

Michigan · 18d

MLive.com

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Vote for the top senior high school athlete for every fall sport in Michigan

Over the last few weeks, MLive has asked readers to choose their favorite local high school athletes in every fall sport. Now, we’re looking for the best in Michigan in each sport. Through the end of the weekend, subscribers can vote for the top senior fall sports athlete in...

Michigan · 16d

Midland Daily News

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Football playoffs: Who's (almost) in, who's (almost) out

Meridian, Dow, Gladwin, Creek in great shape heading into week nine

Michigan · 18d

9&10 News

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NCMC, Ferris State establish pathways to pharmacy, optometry degrees

North Central Michigan College and Ferris State University have signed a three-year agreement establishing transfer pathways for students pursuing careers in pharmacy and optometry.

Petoskey, MI · 17d

thesuntimesnews.com

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Toledo Chemical Release Prompts Evacuations, Michigan School Closures

Featured photo: Morning fog settles over a field in Milan on Oct. 21, 2026. Toledo officials said dense fog complicated efforts to track a hazardous chemical release near the Ohio-Michigan border and warned that natural fog could be mistaken for a chemical plume. Photo by Heather Finch. A hazardous chemical...

Toledo, OH · 16d

UpNorthLive.com

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Kingsley NJROTC pinning ceremony highlights mentorship, leadership for cadets

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Kingsley community gathered to celebrate cadets with Kingsley High Schools Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC). This was the third annual pinning ceremony for Kingsley High School. Veterans, first responders and active-duty military took part in the ceremony, placing a pin on...

Kingsley, MI · 16d

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Hemmeter Elementary ranks No. 8 among Michigan elementary schools

SAGINAW TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WNEM) - A Saginaw County elementary school has been named a U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary School in the state. Hemmeter Elementary ranks No. 8 among Michigan elementary schools. The school is a kindergarten through fifth-grade gifted and talented magnet school offering students STEM opportunities, extracurricular clubs and innovative learning experiences.

Saginaw County, MI · 17d

midmichigannow.com

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Michigan allocates $135 million for after-school, summer programs in 2027 budget

Michigan lawmakers have set aside $135 million in the 2027 school budget for after-school and summer programming, a move supporters say is expanding opportunities for students to explore science, technology, engineering and math. A recent report indicates after-school STEM programming is growing across the state. Among Michigan parents with a...

Michigan · 16d

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Harvest Elementary Climbs to No. 19 in Michigan School Rankings

Saline school rises 117 places in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Harvest Elementary School in Saline has climbed 117 places to become one of Michigan’s top 20 public elementary schools, according to the newly released 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The school rose from...

Saline, MI · 15d

The Detroit News

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Michigan high school football: Ranking top teams in each geographic region, Week 9

This high school football season, The Detroit News is ranking teams across the entire state of Michigan. The regions are assembled by county, breaking down the 83 in Michigan into four geographic regions: southeast, southwest, northeast and northwest. These regions are not coequals, with both the southeast and southwest likely having an outsize share of teams that would fill out the top of a state-wide ranking. These rankings will be updated each week throughout the regular season. More: Sign up for our new Michigan Sidelines statewide high school sports newsletter SOUTHEAST (18 counties) (Genesee, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Jackson, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Tuscola, Washtenaw, Wayne) Detroit Cass Tech (8-0) Detroit Catholic Central (8-0) Saline (8-0) Grand Blanc (8-0) Howell (8-0) Romeo (8-0) Harper Woods (7-1) Clarkston (7-1) Oxford (7-1) Dearborn Divine Child (7-1) SOUTHWEST (17) (Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Ottawa, St. Joseph, Van Buren) East Kentwood (8-0) Muskegon Mona Shores (7-1) Portage Central (7-1) Coopersville (8-0) Caledonia (6-2) Byron Center (6-2) Grand Ledge (8-0) Grand Rapids South Christian (7-1) Hudsonville (6-2) Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills (7-1) More: Detroit News Super 25 high school

Michigan · 18d

WNEM

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SVSU excited about Michigan Space Innovation Hub

A new initiative aims to create higher hopes for the future, because under it, the sky’s the limit.

University Center, MI · 18d

michiganbusinessnetwork.com

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MiLEAP: New Report Highlights Growing Access to Child Care & Early Education for Michigan Families

– More Michigan children and families are gaining access to affordable, high-quality child care and early education as the state continues to invest in programs and partnerships that strengthen Michigan’s early childhood system, according to a new report released today by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential’s (MiLEAP) Office of Early Education (OEE).

Michigan · 17d

Benzie County Record Patriot

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Next Benzonia Academy Lecture explores MIchigan's ice age

Beneath Michigan’s forests, farms and shorelines lies a story written in ice. This lecture explores how geologists learned to interpret this hidden record.

Michigan · 18d

cowsmo.com

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MSU Dedicates New Dairy Cattle Teaching & Research Center

Michigan State University welcomed more than 200 friends and stakeholders from the state’s dairy industry to officially dedicate the new MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching & Research Center on Oct. 8. This state-of-the-art, 165,000-square-foot facility opened last summer and serves as a central research hub for Michigan’s $15 billion dairy...

Michigan · 18d

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West Senior High School Finishes Renovating Parking Lot

West has made major changes to its roads and parking lots after two full summers of construction. The new layout added more parking spaces and created new lanes for students, staff and parents. Although the changes took some time to get used to, many people at the school have noticed improvements.

Traverse City, MI · 18d