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Friday, May 17, 2013  Some students will get new Michigan Education Assessment Program math scores after a problem with some questions on the exam.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Cheboygan High School is one of 35 schools that are listed in a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education for their use of American Indian mascots.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  State Superintendent Mike Flanagan is calling for an increase in salaries for Michigan teacher to $100,000.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The U.S. Department of Education says that a system created to run low-performing Michigan schools has made the finals of the 2012 Race to the Top-District competition.

Friday, May 11, 2012  U.S. Education Department official is coming to Michigan to talk about the issue of college affordability.

Monday, April 23, 2012  Actors, artists join White House initiative to turn around failing schools with arts education

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Michigan is releasing its latest round of standardized test scores for public school students Wednesday.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  The winningest coach in major college football history was fired Wednesday night, sending angry students into the streets.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  More and more states are becoming proactive when it comes to cracking down on cheating.

Friday, August 26, 2011  State education officials are scheduled to release an annual list of Michigan's persistently lowest-achieving schools.

Thursday, April 14, 2011  A Northern Michigan school once considered an underdog by the state, is now being honored for its academic achievements.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  Complete story re-write: US fines Virginia Tech maximum $55,000 for response to 2007 mass shooting

Friday, December 10, 2010  US Education officials confirm that Virginia Tech's response to 2007 shooting rampage broke law

Tuesday, August 31, 2010  Not receiving that grant is leaving the Traverse Bay Area District left with a $6.1 million proposal with no money to support it.

Monday, August 16, 2010  Michigan education officials are set to reveal a list of the lowest-performing 5 percent of schools in the state.