MSU Wins Wood Design Award for STEM Facility
Michigan State University's STEM Teaching and Learning Facility, Michigan's first mass timber building, earned the WoodWorks Wood Design Award for Wood in Schools.
East Lansing Education News
For readers in East Lansing, this page covers curriculum changes, school funding, testing standards, learning outcomes and policy decisions. The reporting tracks the institutions that shape how students learn throughout the area.
Higher Education
Live Poll
Should elected board members be allowed to publicly criticize the decisions of their institution?
MSU Trustee Sues Board Over Ethics Code
Michael Balow claims the university's revised code of ethics violates First Amendment rights.
Financial Aid
Live Poll
Should universities limit the use of mandatory paid digital platforms in undergraduate courses?
Michigan State Students Face Rising Digital Homework Costs
Students at Michigan State University are navigating the high cost of mandatory digital learning platforms required for coursework.
Secondary Education
East Lansing Schools Adopted New Sex Education Curriculum
The district transitioned to a comprehensive program focused on identity, consent, and reproductive health.
Administration
Live Poll
Do you believe your local school district leadership consistently impacts the quality of student education?
East Lansing Schools Superintendent Announced Retirement
Dori Leyko will conclude her decade-long tenure as superintendent in August 2027.
College Life
Live Poll
Should universities prioritize student residential services over non-essential campus facility operations during large-scale events?
Michigan State Dormitories Lost Hot Water
Students in North and Brody neighborhoods went over a week without hot water access in their dormitories.
More in Education
Coverage takes in administrative oversight, legislative decisions on funding, classroom methodology shifts and performance assessments. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Local board decisions and the allocation of resources are persistent themes that define the academic environment. Changes in testing mandates and the implementation of state guidelines are the most frequent factors influencing the flow of news.