Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new department focused on lifelong learning, known as MiLEAP, aims to accelerate efforts to improve education in Michigan. Education leaders say they hope it’s not just another layer of bureaucracy.
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Business Leaders for Michigan, which includes the heads of the state's largest companies and universities, released what it said is a deeper look at economic development as an update to the organization's 2022 plan to make Michigan a top 10 state.
The governor’s proposed budget will call for continuing $9,600 stipends for student teachers and $10,000 scholarships for education majors. But her budget plans for 2024 is a small fraction of last year’s ask.