Plans to improve Michigan’s K-12 schools depend on how the state funds public education

Revenues for Michigan’s districts have failed to keep pace with inflation and the evolving needs of today’s students.

By: Jason Burns, Michigan State University and Madeline Mavrogordato, Michigan State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: August 17, 2026

Words: 1,645

Last Updated: 23 hours, 42 minutes ago

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By Jason Burns, Michigan State University and Madeline Mavrogordato, Michigan State University

Michigan voters will head to the polls in November to elect a new governor and vote for all 148 seats in the state Legislature.

Education is expected to be a central issue in those races, with candidates offering competing visions for improving student outcomes and strengthening public schools.

Whether the goal is improving literacy, attracting and retaining teachers or expanding student …

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