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Right-Wing Activist Jake Lang Promoted Book Burning Event in Dearborn That Did Not Take Place
Right-wing activist Jake Lang promoted a book burning protest in Dearborn that did not take place. Lang claimed he was arrested on his way to the event, but Newsweek could not independently verify the arrest.
May 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - Michigan Legislature
Michigan third grade reading scores fall to 12-year low even as literacy reforms take hold
New M-STEP results show just 38.2% of third graders in Michigan are proficient in English Language Arts, down from 38.9% the prior year. It is the lowest third grade reading proficiency in the 12-year history of the exam, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Education.
September 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Education
Michigan third-grade reading scores hit 12-year low as M-STEP results released
The Michigan Department of Education released 2026 M-STEP results on Friday, showing third-grade English Language Arts proficiency fell to 38.2%, the lowest in the exam's 12-year history. Overall, only 44% of students in grades 3 through 8 are proficient in reading. State Superintendent Glenn Maleyko acknowledged the results are not where Michigan wants them to be, even as new literacy laws begin to take effect.
September 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources