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Michigan grade schoolers’ report card

As students in Michigan return to normal with in-person school activities, recently released school reports remind us of Michigan’s grade schoolers in the subjects of reading and writing between 2015-2019.

Ann Arbor Temperatures Week of 4/24/22

Temperatures in Ann Arbor will fluctuate between cold to mild throughout the week.

Michigan retail sales soar, more growth predicted in spring

After an economic slump in January 2022, Michigan retail sales have risen in February with more growth expected this coming spring.

As Michigan’s Life Expectancy Rises, So Too Do Opioid Overdose Deaths

Life expectancy is one of the most important and commonly cited indicators of population health, and in the state of Michigan, those numbers have been on a steady rise.

More Michigan children will have access to quality early childhood education in 2022

“All students deserve access to high-quality teaching, resources, and educational spaces,” said Michigan Teacher of the Year Owen Bondono after Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4411, the 2021-22 K-12 School Aid budget into law last year.

A Quick Look Into Home Prices in Ann Arbor

The housing market in Ann Arbor has stabilized so far in 2022.

Michigan colleges rank above national average, but low scores and graduation rates mark areas for improvement

Michigan is one of the 16 states and U.S. territories with more than 150 colleges or universities, according to a study compiled with data from the Department of Education that measures SAT scores, tuition, and more within states for 2022.