EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online at bridgemi.com. Chronic absenteeism in Michigan schools dropped slightly last year, but more than a fourth of students are still missing a lot of ...
By the Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is encouraging locals to take a step outside during Michigan Trails Week, which runs Sept. 19-26. “Michigan’s trails system is as diverse as the state itself,” reads the DNR website. ...
Today is Saturday, Sept. 19, the 262nd day of 2026. There are 103 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 19, 2022, Great Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds ...
Chronic absenteeism in Michigan schools dropped slightly last year, but more than a fourth of students are still missing a lot of school. Statewide, 27.2% of K-12 students are chronically absent, down from 27.9% the previous year, according to figures released Thursday. The absenteeism rate in Michigan has been among the highest in the nation, according to one report. The persistently high absenteeism comes as many students in the state continue to struggle with reading and math. Third-grade reading scores reached a 12-year low in 2025, with just over 38% of students considered ...
