Schools still have concerns with ‘historic’ Michigan education budget

LANSING, Mich. — The latest Michigan school budget was touted as a historic boost in education spending, but schools may not be reaping the full benefits.

In early October, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a $24 .1 billion education package into law, but a joint letter from Calhoun County area schools Monday decries cuts.

On top of a slate of programs on the chopping block, the collection of districts pointed to changes in how teachers’ retirement is paid for…

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