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Michigan Schools Funding Crisis | Fort Wayne News
Michigan’s schools are grappling with a funding crisis as rising costs, shrinking student populations, and growing student needs collide—despite record spending. With over $21 billion allocated for the 2025 school year, research proves more funding drives better outcomes, especially when invested in teacher pay. Before 1994, districts controlled their budgets, but Proposal A shifted power to the state, creating today’s foundation allowance system—$10,300 per student—with added categorical funds. Yet, fewer students across more districts mean stretched resources, while the share of…
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