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A state House panel has approved a plan to tie teachers’ pay to student performance.

New teachers in Michigan would be paid based primarily on student growth under a bill in Lansing.

A judge has temporarily blocked full implementation of a new law requiring Michigan public school employees to pay more for their pensions.

The return of children to classrooms on Tuesday coincided with Governor Rick Snyder approving some big changes to how teachers will save for retirement.

Majority Republicans in the Michigan Legislature agree the weight of a $45 billion pension liability for public school employees will crush the system if left untended, but they differ on how to fix it.
 
The Senate is expected to consider a measure Wednesday that could be a compromise, pledging further action after the November election.

State figures say Michigan schools are retaining more of their veteran K-12 educators, leaving fewer job openings for newcomers.

Michigan's budget director says he doesn't want lawmakers to pass legislation next week putting new teachers into a 401(k)-style retirement plan.

New teachers in Michigan still would get hybrid pensions under changes made to a teacher benefits bill.

A state House committee goes to work this morning on a plan that would force teachers and other school employees to pay more for their retirement benefits.