Culture
University of Michigan hosting ‘Pronouns 101’ seminar next monthA public university in Michigan will offer a pronoun seminar that costs $600 for some to attend in the new year. The Spectrum Center at the University of Michigan will… Read More
Culture
UMich may scrap DEI but schedules workshop on ‘recognizing racism In everyday life’(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The University of Michigan (UM) is hosting a workshop to teach graduate students how to recognize “racism in everyday life.” The event promises to teach… Read More
Government
Michigan Democrats backing bill to fund schools putting tampons in boys’ bathroomsA Democratic state representative in Michigan has filed a bill that would have taxpayers spend millions on tampons placed in boys’ and girls’ bathrooms. House Bill… Read More
Government
Michigan advances bill mandating all 5-year-olds attend kindergartenThe Michigan Legislature is advancing a measure to make kindergarten mandatory for all 5-year-olds, despite concerns from pro-family advocates. Senate Bill 285, sponsored by Sen. Dayna… Read More
Public Education
New UMich policy prohibits diversity statements from faculty hiring processes(The Center Square) – The University of Michigan is prohibiting diversity statements from faculty hiring after a recommendation by a committee, although the same committee also proposed a rejected recommendation… Read More
Public Education
Michigan Democrats push pro-LGBT sex ed standards that de-emphasize family, abstinenceMichigan Democrats are trying to overhaul the state’s sex education standards to reflect progressive ideologies. House Bill 6068, filed Tuesday by Rep. Rachel Hood, D-Grand… Read More
2024 election
Trump receives endorsements from Muslim, Arab leaders at Michigan rally(The Center Square) – Some Arab- and Muslim-American leaders endorsed Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally Saturday in Novi, Michigan. The endorsements are notable… Read More
Public Education
University’s $250M DEI spending spree reportedly created ‘culture of grievance’(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The University of Michigan (UM) has spent around $250 million on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives since 2016, which have led to high tensions… Read More
Public Education
Jewish student attacked from behind, spat on at University of MichiganA Jewish university student was brutally attacked in Michigan amid a nationwide failure of university administrators to address antisemitism. A 19-year-old University of Michigan (UM) student was attacked from behind… Read More
Public Education
Michigan still suffering from high chronic absenteeism after COVID-19 pandemicDespite a slight decline in chronic absenteeism in the last school year, Michigan is still battling to bring more students back to classrooms since the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our students need… Read More
Culture
Women sports advocates denounce new Title IX rules(The Center Square) – In light of the Biden administration’s recent changes to Title IX to allow transgender males to participate in female sports, Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers… Read More
Public Education
Michigan budget includes tuition-free Pre-K, community college(The Center Square) – The recently passed Michigan budget would guarantee tuition-free community college for all residents, and expands access to tuition-free preschool. The tuition-free community college program is paid… Read More
Public Education
Michigan school district board working to regain trust after budget shortfalls, lawsuitThe Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) district in Michigan is performing damage control after “a year of bad news” including miscalculated budget shortfalls, a lawsuit and divisive board policies. “Good… Read More
Culture
Oral arguments heard in religious liberty case of Catholic school(The Daily Signal) – A Catholic school’s ability to operate in accord with its faith is in jeopardy. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the… Read More
Public Education
Michigan public school superintendent with questionable resume fired after failing to verify academic credentialsA recently hired public school superintendent in Michigan was fired after a deadline to provide verification of her academic credentials passed. Heather Thompson-Luznak was hired in September 2023 by the… Read More
Public Education
Michigan school district erases terms such as ‘boys’ and ‘girls’ in the name of inclusivity, asks staff not to talk about it to mediaA Michigan public school district administrator instructed staff in an email not to use gendered terms such as “boy” or “girl” when referring to students. Kara Davis, the executive director… Read More
Government
Michigan homeschoolers rally against government oversight measuresHomeschooling families in Michigan are uniting to oppose expected legislation that would mandate a state registry, fearing it could lead to increased government intervention in home education. Read More
Culture
Satanist gives Michigan county board meeting invocation, ending with ‘hail Satan,’ as Christians follow with prayer and ScriptureTensions ran high at the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners meeting in Michigan on Tuesday as a member of the Satanic Temple West Michigan took center stage to deliver the… Read More
Public Education
Michigan school district cancels first-grade pronoun lesson(The Center Square) – DeWitt Public Schools canceled an optional “mini-lesson” for first-graders that would have taught they/them pronouns after parent reactions went viral on social media. DeWitt Public Schools… Read More
Public Education
Michigan public school teaches first-graders they/them pronouns(The Center Square) – A Michigan elementary school notified parents it wants to teach their first-grade children about pronouns. The letter written from Schavey Road Elementary School by Principal Liz… Read More