Superintendent Dan Applegate News Today

Parents across the Niles community continuing to voice their concerns and questions regarding a fight on a school bus between two Ballard Elementary students.Co

Chronic absenteeism, charter school transparency, third-grade retention and early childhood education are expected to be top issues this year as Democrats take the full levers of power in Lansing.

Republican supporters say the law is a valuable reminder of the need for schools to work closely with parents on what’s taught. A Democratic critic called it an election-year stunt that does nothing to improve student learning.

Bill sponsor: ‘This will serve as a visible and valuable reminder that parents have a fundamental right to direct the education of their children.’