Tom Watkins

Democrats must stop measuring how much they love public education by how much taxpayers’ money they spend. We need vertically aligned public schools that hold leaders accountable for students’ academic success.

The expertise and knowledge are there to fix the state’s mental health crisis. What is missing is political will.

We cannot maintain government structures we established when Michigan was a different place.

Benton Harbor is in danger of losing its high school because of poor academic performance and debilitating debt. A former state superintendent says the district’s struggles should be a wake-up call for Michigan.

Former state superintendent Tom Watkins offers some words of wisdom to Michael Rice, who’ll take over as Michigan’s school chief in July.

The next governor has an opportunity – and a responsibility – to address problems that have festered for decades in our polarized politics

If the U.S. and Michigan don’t invest more in education, infrastructure and technology soon, China will own the next century, says Michigan’s former schools superintendent

Leaders who promise manufacturing will provide full employment for unskilled laborers are not serving our state or nation well. Sticking your head in the sand would be a better strategy.

Craig DeRoche was one of Michigan’s most powerful legislative voices before drinking derailed his life. His recovery, chronicled in a new book, shows he still has contributions to offer.

With every new rampage, we say the carnage has to stop. And yet, it goes on. Will we ever find the will to take the steps needed to finally curb it?

Investing money in programs to boost infants and young children will pay education and economic dividends for Michigan’s future.

The flashpoint in West Baltimore may have passed-- but the problems and mounting community frustration in cities across Michigan and America remain.

Stop the ideological fights in Lansing and place the focus on appropriate oversight and quality education regardless of its source.