Michigan Teachers Rally for School Funding | Lansing News

Lansing News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

Michigan educators are hitting the Capitol in red shirts, demanding a budget that protects school funding before October 1st—when a government shutdown could happen. With the House and Senate at odds over how to spend education dollars, teachers are sounding the alarm: Senate wants targeted programs like free meals, while the House favors school flexibility. From Grand Ledge to classrooms across the state, educators are rallying to defend critical services—meals, mental health, special education—arguing that cuts will hit underserved districts hardest. This isn’t just about money—it’s about…