When you ask parents and teachers about their concerns over potential federal funding cuts to Michigan K-12 schools, some will tell you it’s difficult to know where to start. Funds intended to level the playing field for students at under-resourced schools.

The U.S. Department of Education's workforce will be cut in half through layoffs rolled out Tuesday and buyouts over the past month.

The Michigan Department of Education was established through state law and operates as an arm of the state government.