Michigan lawmakers advance bills to mandate literacy training for teachers

One bill calls for people seeking a teaching certificate in Michigan to take a preparation program that includes the ‘science of reading.’

By: Lori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 756

Last Updated: 1 day, 10 hours ago

Body Text Preview

Under one bill, prospective teachers would need to be trained in the ‘science of reading’
A second calls for K-5 teachers to get training in high-quality reading instruction methods
A third bill would require a teacher in each school be trained in a multisensory literacy program for students with dyslexia

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.
Register for Free Log in