Without a state budget on July 1, MI school leaders are flying blind. This inaction creates chaos—threatening student programs and stalling hiring. Our kids deserve better. Lawmakers must pass a budget now! bit.ly/4aylzlv

The July 1 budget deadline for schools is less than a week away. Lawmaker delays are impacting Michigan district's ability to plan. K-12 Alliance of Michigan President and Superintendent of Garden City Public Schools Derek Fisher talked to WWJ Radio about the consequences.

A new free school lunch plan illegally sends public money to private schools. K-12 Alliance urges lawmakers to uphold the MI Constitution and focus on public schools.

There are over 1 million K-8 grade students enrolled in Michigan schools. To support their growth, their schools require adequate funding. Robert McCann shares what he hopes to hear at this week's Mackinac Policy Conference during this WDIV interview. bit.ly/4tRydCJ

We are calling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to reject President Trump's Education Freedom Tax Credit program. Make no mistake, this is a backdoor voucher scheme designed to bypass the Michigan Constitution. bit.ly/4tu2mYy

The future of Michigan's economy and workforce depends on how the state chooses to fund public schools today. This op-ed from Superintendent Alan Latosz highlights the need for resources and dedicated support for at-risk student populations. Read here: bit.ly/4w5oqvi

A coalition of organizations representing Michigan's educators and advocates called on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today to keep Michigan out of the federal "Education Freedom Tax Credit" program. For more information, visit: bit.ly/4t91pVx

Michigan superintendents are sounding the alarm that rising costs are outpacing state aid, leaving districts with shrinking purchasing power that impacts student services. Learn more about their budget concerns and recommendations in this MLive article: bit.ly/4w241aw

Schools in Michigan can’t thrive on year-to-year uncertainty. The Michigan Senate's new funding proposal represents a critical shift toward the stability our students and educators deserve. Check out the full story in this Detroit News article: bit.ly/4sTXImH

Missing the July 1 deadline to fund schools is a failure of leadership. Today, 93.3% of MI voters demand legislators meet the July 1 budget deadline. 89% even support freezing legislator pay if they miss it. It's time to do the job on time. bit.ly/4eql9QF

"We hope that as this budget process continues, we can work together to find ways to make public schools a priority again and ensure that every dollar that’s meant for our classrooms ends up there. It’s what taxpayers expect and what our kids deserve.” k12michigan.org/news/the-k-1…

“The Senate’s passage of SB 911 today marks a significant step forward for public education funding in Michigan” - Kenneth Gutman, Superintendent of Oakland Schools. k12michigan.org/news/orkla7y…

Our superintendents were thrilled to meet with @govwhitmer today at the Capitol and express our appreciation for her leadership in support of Michigan schools

"If the state takes advantage of this once-in-a-generation opportunity to start lifting this debt burden off the next generation of Michigan’s students, we can make historic, permanent, investments into their success." detroitnews.com/story/opinio…

Leaders of a number of education advocacy organizations signed a letter to the Michigan legislature today, outlining the budget priorities necessary to support the success of the next generation of students. k12michigan.org/news/school-…

"Fully funding IDEA is not just a fiscal commitment; it embodies the principles of equity, inclusion and individualization — a commitment to treating every child with dignity and providing them with an equal opportunity to learn and thrive." detroitnews.com/story/opinio…

Thank YOU @RepHaleyStevens for meeting with us and for your continued partnership on behalf of our schools and students!

On behalf of our schools and Superintendents, we'd like to thank @RepSlotkin for her tireless advocacy as we present her with this well-deserved recognition for her work. k12michigan.org/news/congres…

We appreciate @GovWhitmer's continued focus on education & her belief that investing in our schools is an investment in our state's future. We hope to work w/ her & the legislature to enact the long-term investments needed to create success for all our students.