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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Michigan's Pre-K for All hits all 10 quality marks for 8th year: MiLEAP reports
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– (MiLEAP) announced that Michigan's PreK for All program has reached all 10 quality benchmarks for the 8th year. Michigan is one of five states to meet all 10 of the National Institute for Early Education's quality benchmarks for PreK. According to the mission statement, the quality standards research provides data-driven information that identifies what factors contribute to high-quality early education and the barriers to achieving high-quality early education. 'Every child deserves access to a high-quality education, and I am proud that Michigan's PreK for All program has yet again been recognized as a top program nationwide,' said Governor Whitmer in a news release to 6 News. 'All Michigan four-year-olds are eligible to enroll in free, high-quality PreK, giving them a solid academic foundation while saving their families $10,000 per year. I will continue to work with anyone to set up more of our kids for lifelong success by making strategic investments in early learning.' The Great Start Readiness Program is the state's main PreK for All program that also includes Head Start, developmental kindergarten, and early education. 'We are proud that Michigan's Great Start Readiness Program is one of only 5 states to meet top benchmarks for quality,' said Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, director of MiLEAP in a news release sent to 6 News. 'Early learning experiences are critical to children's development and success. MiLEAP is committed to working with partners across the state to expand access to PreK for All and maintain the highest standards for quality.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Whitmer says record pre-K enrollment will save Michigan families $10K per year
Governor Gretchen Whitmer, speaking at Livonia Early Childhood Center, where she announced that Michigan has achieved record PreK enrollment. March 12, 2025. Submitted photo. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan families will save an estimated $10,000 per year in child care costs after the state achieved record PreK for All enrollment. Whitmer, making the announcement Wednesday at the Livonia Early Childhood Center, said enrollment in the Great Start Readiness Program, or GSRP, the state's primary PreK program, is up 24% since she unveiled the PreK for All initiative in 2023. 'This school year, a record number of children are enrolled in no-cost, high-quality PreK programs across the state, saving Michigan $475 million,' said Whitmer. 'Today, 56% of Michigan's 4-year-olds are enrolled in free preK, and in this year's budget, we can build on this momentum to set up more kids for lifelong success and save even more families more money.' According to a press release from the Governor's office, preliminary reports to the state from intermediate school districts indicate more than 47,500 4-year-olds are enrolled in GSRP programs in the 2024-25 school year. That includes students in Head Start, developmental kindergarten and early childhood special education. In addition to creating a foundation for children to be successful in school and work, a recent analysis by the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research found that for every dollar spent on PreK for All, $1.72 in total economic benefits is created in Michigan. Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea is the director of the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, or MiLEAP. 'We know how important early learning experiences are to children's development and success, which is why MiLEAP is working with partners across the state to expand access to PreK for All,' she said. 'PreK not only benefits 4-year-olds, it also benefits our economy as families can work or go to school knowing their children are safe and learning.' Enrollment in PreK for All is now open to all families, no matter their income, for the 2025-26 school year for children who will be 4-years-old by Dec. 1, 2025. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Michigan scholarship helps students save thousands on tuition costs
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A record number of Michigan students are enrolled in the Michigan Achievement Scholarship this year, each saving thousands of dollars in tuition costs. The is a state program that increases access and affordability to Michiganders seeking a skill certificate and/or college degree. The reports that nearly 60,000 students received the Michigan Achievement Scholarship this spring, saving them a total of $252.3 million in tuition. 'In Michigan, we are delivering on our promise to make college and career training more accessible and affordable because every student deserves a fair shot at a great-paying job,' said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a news release sent to 6 News. Students benefiting from the program this year include: 18,226 students attending a community college at no or low cost. 7,009 students at private colleges saving up to $5,500 a year. 34,371 students at public universities saving up to $5,500 a year. 'The Michigan Achievement Scholarship is making a significant impact not just for students – but for families and communities across the state,' said Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, director of MiLEAP, in a news release sent to 6 News. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MiLEAP announces grants to support student success
LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) — The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential is accepting applications from colleges and universities for the next round of grants aimed at removing barriers to getting an education and improving graduation rates. They are part of a $45 million Student Success initiative, which MiLEAP said in a Friday release is 'the state's largest-ever grant program aimed at increasing student success rates' in higher education. The initiative will help the state achieve its Sixty by 30 goal of 60% of adults with a skill certificate or degree by 2030. 'To achieve Sixty by 30, we are focused on access and student success,' MiLEAP Deputy Director of Higher Education Michelle Richard said in a statement. 'The Student Success Grants encourage colleges to take a deep look at what's working and where they can improve. These grants equip institutions with the necessary funding to expand support services, offer direct assistance and develop innovative approaches to increase student success.' The Student Success Competitive Grant Opportunities guide lays out the different categories of grants that will be available in 2025: barrier removal for students, barrier removal for growing a college's capacity and college success. Applications are due between April and June, depending on what type of grant is being sought. MiLEAP will host online office hours to assist grant applicants every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. starting Feb. 18. Office hours to assist grant recipients will be every Thursday starting on Feb. 20 from noon to 1 p.m. Click here to learn more about the Sixty by 30 grants. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
$10M given to MI schools for FAFSA completion incentives
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — $10 million has been awarded to 75 school districts and public schools across Michigan to integrate FAFSA completion into their high school graduation requirements, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced Monday. The funds were given as part of the Universal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Challenge, an initiative designed to increase FAFSA completion rates among graduating seniors in the state, connect them with more financial aid, and increase college and career training enrollment. Participating districts will use the funds to integrate FAFSA completion into their high school graduation requirements with a straightforward opt-out provision for qualifying students. Completing the FAFSA is the first step for students to access state and federal scholarships and loans. MiLEAP organizers hope that by increasing FAFSA completion rates, higher education will become more affordable in the state. Funding went to the following schools: District Name Award Amount Ann Arbor Public Schools $1,126,444.77 Atherton Community Schools $47,629.80 Au Gres-Sims School District $29,371.71 Bad Axe Public Schools $55,568.10 Bark River-Harris School District $39,691.50 Bay City Academy $31,753.20 Bear Lake Schools $12,701.28 Belding Area School District $112,723.86 Bentley Community School District $51,598.95 Birch Run Area Schools $134,157.27 Buckley Community Schools $25,402.56 Byron Center Public Schools $282,603.48 Camden-Frontier School $26,990.22 Carson City-Crystal Area Schools $58,743.42 Carsonville-Port Sanilac School District $22,227.24 Casman Alternative Academy $7,938.30 Charlton Heston Academy $50,805.12 Chesaning Union Schools $78,589.17 Clio Area School District $175,436.43 Coleman Community Schools $31,753.20 Croswell-Lexington Community Schools $110,342.37 Da Vinci Schools $62,712.57 Dearborn City School District $1,293,149.07 East Jackson Community Schools $71,444.70 Evart Public Schools $61,124.91 Frankenmuth School District $94,465.77 Grand Traverse Academy $33,340.86 Grass Lake Community Schools $74,620.02 Hamtramck, School District of the City of $208,777.29 Hanover-Horton School District $60,331.08 Harbor Beach Community Schools $40,485.33 Hartland Consolidated Schools $357,223.50 Hudsonville Public School District $435,018.84 Inland Lakes Schools $40,485.33 International Academy of Flint $45,248.31 Iron Mountain Public Schools $84,145.98 Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County $59,537.25 Jackson Preparatory & Early College $50,805.12 Kensington Woods Schools $15,082.77 Kentwood Public Schools $562,031.64 Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) $282,603.48 Lenawee ISD $4,762.98 Lincoln Consolidated School District $276,252.84 Madison Academy $43,660.65 Marlette Community Schools $31,753.20 Mason County Eastern Schools $27,784.05 Merrill Community Schools $41,279.16 Michigan Center School District $103,197.90 Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy $27,784.05 Midland Public Schools $474,710.34 Napoleon Community Schools $96,847.26 New Lothrop Area Public Schools $71,444.70 Northwest Community Schools $217,509.42 Oakridge Public Schools $90,496.62 Orchard View Schools $126,218.97 Pickford Public Schools $30,959.37 Reading Community Schools $37,310.01 Rudyard Area Schools $31,753.20 Saginaw Township Community Schools $287,366.46 Springport Public Schools $48,423.63 St. Charles Community Schools $61,918.74 Summerfield Schools $30,165.54 Tekonsha Community Schools $19,845.75 The New Standard Academy $19,845.75 Trillium Academy $30,165.54 Ubly Community Schools $34,134.69 Unionville-Sebewaing Area S.D. $38,103.84 University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) $109,548.54 University Preparatory Art & Design $96,053.43 University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) $80,970.66 Vandercook Lake Public Schools $35,722.35 Voyageur Academy $97,641.09 West Bloomfield School District $415,966.92 Western School District $168,291.96 Ypsilanti Community Schools $246,881.13 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
