September 23, 2025

Teachers' unions lobby while waiting for state budget

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Michigan’s teachers’ unions will gather in Lansing Wednesday in an effort to get lawmakers to pass a budget.

The American Federation of Teachers-Michigan and Michigan Education Association “lobby day” happens just a week before the state deadline to pass a budget. Public schools, community colleges and public universities have started the academic year without information about their funding.

If the Republican House and Democratic Senate don’t agree on a budget by October 1, the state government could shut down.

AFT President Randi Weingarten will discuss state and federal education issues at a public education town hall at Eastpointe High School Monday. For more information visit aftmichigan.org.

Additional headlines for Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Pulaski Elementary-Middle School in Detroit has had the biggest decrease in chronic absenteeism in the state, according to Chalkbeat Detroit. In a report released last week, 14 of the top 15 schools with the most success in addressing the problem were Detroit schools.

The Arab American Chamber of Commerce Tejara Innovation Hub has opened applications for its Trailhead program. The 6-week course provides support for new and aspiring entrepreneurs with up to a thousand dollars in funding and $2500 in support services. Applications close October 7.

Entrance to Michigan’s National Parks is free Saturday in honor of National Public Lands Day. River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Monroe is the closest national park to Detroit.

The Friends of Rouge Park are hosting the third annual Mountain Bike Ramble on October 11 from noon-5 p.m. The free event provides the equipment and instruction for youth and inexperienced riders.

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