Talent & Education

As CMU works to turn around a 43-percent drop in enrollment since 2012, the director of undergraduate recruitment had his last day on April 7, the university confirmed.

The move by Michigan State University reflects the downward trend in new coronavirus cases in the state, as well as the removal of similar mandates in K-12 schools.

Pandemic measures such as masks and remote learning helped curb the spread of the virus. But educators across the state report they took a toll on young learners’ social and emotional development.

As schools try to make up for lost classroom time during COVID, an analysis of student benchmark data shows that remote learning hurt academic growth and some students will need more targeted help to catch up.

The coronavirus prompted parents to homeschool their children or put them in private schools. Many are returning to public schools, but it’s unclear whether it will be enough ever offset losses.

Michigan schools are flush with $6 billion in federal funds to help districts recover from the pandemic. While much will go toward core priorities like tutoring and health safety, there’s a wide definition of what helps “student well-being.”

Testing season begins Monday in the state’s K-12 schools, with changes in store thanks to the impact of the pandemic and evolving views on the role of standardized testing.

A new report issues dire warnings for employers, saying COVID made a ‘bad situation worse.’

School-based health centers allow students to access therapy, a medical checkup, or a dental appointment a short walk from their classrooms.

It’s a tale of two university systems: The state’s flagship schools, along with Michigan Tech, have expanded enrollment in the past decade while 12 other public universities lost a collective 46,000 students, amid a smaller pool of high school graduates.

Michigan House lawmakers want schools to have health centers, lockdown kits, updated active-shooter drills, and more.

Anthony Barnes and Brittney Tylenda say they know when to ask for help, but worry about their less-experienced peers who have had to learn on the fly during COVID-19

CMU has lost more than 11,000 students since 2012. In an internal email, the school’s head of recruitment placed blame with the administration, which she said has been outhustled by competitors for students from metro Detroit.

Referencing the popular musical “Hamilton,” Grand Rapids Community College president Bill Pink said if he is confirmed as the next president of Ferris State University, he will be in the ‘room where it happens’ to encourage more people to pursue higher education.

Pushing for the best price and finding a school that’s the right fit are just two factors to consider when deciding where to enroll in the fall, according to two top college advisors.

The bills, which passed by votes of 104-1, reflect a national trend away from reliance on standardized testing by U.S. colleges and universities.

Republicans say the grants would help parents to choose private academic programs to help their children catch up after COVID. Democrats are wary, saying any extra funds should go directly to schools to help struggling students.

The House and Senate bills differ a bit, but they both reflect broad, bipartisan support for quickly getting more teachers in Michigan classrooms amid a critical teacher shortage.

Dorm occupancy was just 63 percent this year, prompting CMU to consolidate its on-campus housing. It’s another example of the effects of waning enrollment in some of Michigan’s universities.

Educators howled when legislators passed a law allowing school staffers to serve as substitutes temporarily. Months later, hardly any schools regularly take advantage of the law.