Recent News & Headlines

March 18, 2024
Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center Hosts 2024 SkillsUSA Regional Event

The Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center (CPC) hosted the 2024 SkillsUSA Regional event on Friday, February 23, 2024. 

February 23, 2024
Michigan 2023 Graduation Rates Higher than Pre-Pandemic Rates in Most Categories

Michigan Department of Education Press Release LANSING – Michigan’s 2023 four-year graduation rates increased in all 17 categories, according to data released today by the Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI). In 13 of the 17 categories, the 2023 rates are higher than pre-pandemic 2019 graduation rates.

February 2, 2024
MDE Partners with CIS Affiliates to Offer a New Grant Opportunity to Support Children

Michigan Department of Education Press Release LANSING – The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is excited to announce a new partnership with Communities In Schools of MichiganCommunities In Schools of Kalamazoo, and Communities in Schools of Northwest Michigan. MDE and CIS affiliates have developed a new competitive grant opportunity open to eligible local education agencies, both traditional public school districts and public school academies, to support a new partnership with Communities In Schools or to enhance existing CIS partnerships.

January 31, 2024
Michigan Expanding Summer Meal Offerings

Michigan Department of Education Press Release LANSING – Michigan is expanding the network of programs, providers, and food resources available to kids in the summer when school meals are not an option, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced today.

January 30, 2024
Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Michigan State Police Trooper Joel Popp

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 to honor the life and service of Michigan State Police Trooper Joel Popp, who passed away in the line of duty.