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Michigan is spending $150M on one-time ‘educator’ bonuses. Here’s how it works
DATE: August 10, 2026
As Michigan ranks near the bottom on starting teacher pay, the state is once again providing money schools can use for teacher bonuses.
The $150 million bonus pool included in the new $22.9 billion education budget could provide teachers and other school employees with a temporary boost in pay, but school leaders and lawmakers are searching for more permanent solutions.
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