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A Political Fiction that Won’t Go Away

Candidates wrongly claim state education funds have been cut

… that their funding has been cut remains a political fiction … governor have based their education platforms on that claim, … federal funds) will go to K-12 education. For schools, that $13 billion … because Lansing politicians have cut funding,” Shri Thanedar says. … that Michigan's “public education system has been ravaged by … more

Ann Arbor Students and Parents Take Cuts While Teachers Get Raises

Media claims mislead on 'salary cuts' First in a series on education

… funding policies of public education in Michigan." Audrey Spalding, education policy director at the Mackinac … deficit, and would have to make cuts." Instead, Spalding said, … turned upside down — a pay cut is not a pay cut and a free education is not … more

Democrats Education Spending Math Doesn't Add Up

Selective accounting by some does not diminish state's continued investment in education

… lobby for increased K-12 education funding claim Michigan's education spending has been cut under Gov. Rick Snyder. These … restore (or erase) the alleged cuts and save Michigan approximately … returning this year's K-12 education spending to the same level … more

State’s early education plan could shutter private child care

Michigan seeks pre-kindergarten for all 4-year-olds

… created Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential … creating cradle-to-grave government programs, a private education expert warns. “I’m establishing … graduation to get higher education tuition-free, and forge strong … fellow and leader of the Education Entrepreneurship Lab, told … coupled with state funding cuts, if enacted, could jeopardize … more

Put ISD Funding on Education Budget Table

While agency spending grows, Guv seeks student-based cuts

… overall student funding against cuts to certain kinds of educational … have is to oversee special education. ISDs directly serve about … children with individualized education plans designed to meet their … insists that funding must be cut for students who opt into cyber … budget estimates that these cuts to tilt the playing field will … more

Despite 'Tax Cut Fever,' State Revenue Grows by Billions

There has been no 'tax cut mania' in Michigan

… “Snyder tries to chill tax cut fever” Earlier in 2014, John … Michigan State Board of Education, wrote an article for Bridge magazine titled: “Constant tax cuts killing Pure Michigan” in which … discussion of just what is a tax cut. The Mackinac Center estimated that Proposal 1 will cut personal property taxes by $500 … more

There Was Never a $470 Per Pupil Education Funding Cut in Michigan

Around 20 percent of school funding often ignored in debate on education finances

… pension benefits, special education, school lunch subsidies and … that K-12 school funding was cut in the 2011-2012 school year. … ignore billions of additional education spending in Michigan,” said … complaining about illusory cuts and acknowledge taxpayers’ … Practices'  Advocates of More Education Spending Ignoring Billions … more

New Study Calls for More Spending to Provide Nothing

Higher education costs are increasing, but why?

… support are revenues that pay for their expenses. The League states that cuts in taxpayer funding of universities are the culprit for tuition increases. … One day, students will be more cost conscious about the bill for higher education. That, rather than doubling taxpayer support, will provide a stronger … more

State Education Spending Still Increasing While Serving Fewer Students

Second in a series on education

… spending enough money on education.  Yet, a report by the Senate … the Michigan Department of Education stated the number of districts … funding policies of public education in Michigan," Ann Arbor Public … disinvestment in public education in Michigan.  "They are … Arbor Students and Parents Take Cuts While Teachers Get Raises … more

Michigan Adequacy Study Shows the State Already Spends Plenty on Education

New study provides few clear-cut answers

… the state released the long-awaited Michigan Education Finance Study, better known as an “adequacy study.” … student figure mentioned in the video includes all education-related spending, both operational costs and … and undertake the hard work of changing the education system’s incentives to maximize results. Reforms … more