How to fix Michigan’s literacy crisis? Start with poverty and housing solutions, experts say
Experts suggest addressing poverty and housing instability to combat Michigan's literacy crisis, noting that nearly 36,600 students experienced homelessness during the 2024-25 school year.
Nearly 36,600 school-aged children, or almost 3 percent of pre-K through 12th grade students, experienced homelessness during the 2024-25 school year, a steady rise since the pandemic, state data shows.
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