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Friday, May 24, 2013  Michigan's public schools would get about 3 percent more and it's community colleges and universities about 2 percent more in overall funding next fiscal year under measures nearing final approval in the Legislature.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The district is looking to cut a million dollars for the next school year.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A shrinking budget, a million dollar shortfall, and some tough decisions face a Northern Michigan School district. Charlevoix Public Schools, like most around the state, are having to make do with less. For Charlevoix, that may mean having to close one of the three schools in the district.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The Center released a new online database that provides detailed compensation data for every conventional and intermediate school district superintendent in Michigan

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Governor Rick Snyder unveiled his $50.9 billion budget plan Thursday. A big portion of the his plan is geared towards education.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  A proposal that Gov. Rick Snyder commissioned for overhauling public education in Michigan and change how the state pays for student learning has been released.

Monday, July 09, 2012  In a budget driven move, the Kingsley School board voted Monday night to outsource and privatize some services. The school district had been looking at ways to trim more than $500,000 from its budget in order to make up for a decrease in state funding and school enrollment.

Monday, July 09, 2012  The Board for Manton Consolidated Schools passed another round of cuts Monday night.

Monday, June 18, 2012  Legislation under consideration in Lansing could change the way alternative education programs in Michigan schools are funded.

Monday, May 21, 2012  State lawmakers are making it easier for Michigan students to enroll in cyber school.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  A 7 & 4 News Special Report airs Tuesday night at 7:30 pm on 29 & 8 and again on Saturday, May 5th at 7 pm on 7 & 4

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  The Michigan State Senate today voted to increase per pupil funding by up to $208 per student for the 2012-2013 school year.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  "It's unfair, it’s discriminatory, and it needs to change." Traverse City Area Public Schools CFO says the way the state funds your kid's education needs to change. He's not alone. A State Representative is joining him in saying Michigan's per pupil funding needs to be equitable.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Northern Michigan superintendents are banding together, speaking out to level the playing field for school funding.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  The Northern Michigan Regional Chamber Alliance is fighting for fair school funding from the state.