School Finance & Bonds
2 storiesSchool Finance & Bonds explains how school districts fund operations, facilities and long-term capital needs. The category follows budgets, state aid, operating millages, bond proposals, sinking funds, debt and financial audits so families and taxpayers can understand the choices behind school spending. Governance and day-to-day student services are covered separately.
Coverage includes budget explainers, bond and millage guides, capital-plan reporting and taxpayer impact analysis. Stories connect financing decisions with school construction, maintenance, staffing or district obligations while clarifying what voters, boards and state funding formulas actually control.
Coverage includes budget explainers, bond and millage guides, capital-plan reporting and taxpayer impact analysis. Stories connect financing decisions with school construction, maintenance, staffing or district obligations while clarifying what voters, boards and state funding formulas actually control.
School Districts Face Challenges Vetting AI Tools Amid Rapid Growth
As U.S. schools invest billions in artificial intelligence, many districts are left to evaluate safety, privacy, and educational value on their own, with limited state or federal guidance and a fast-growing market of competing products
Michigan Allocates $150M for One-Time Educator Bonuses in 2026
Michigan public schools will distribute $150 million in one-time bonuses to educators and staff this year, with amounts determined by local districts and unions. The payments aim to offset rising costs as leaders debate long-term solutions.