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Michigan serves 1.4 million students across 566 districts. Its teachers have had 77,060 projects funded on DonorsChoose, representing $38.4 million in funds.
Michigan spent a total of $17.7 billion in the 2016-17 school year school year on education. 57.3% of that was on instruction, 39.1% on support services, and 3.6% on other costs.
Michigan spent a total of $12,487 per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on education. 57.3% of that was on instruction, 39.1% on support services, and 3.6% on other costs.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
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Michigan Department of Education has received support from 126,223 individuals from Michigan and 55,399 individuals out-of-state.