Education News For August 31, 2011…

The Presidents Council State Universities of Michigan is out with a study that showcases the average cost for a family to send a student to a state university in Michigan was $4,787 in 2010, compared to an average listed tuition of $9,661. That number does not include room, board, or books.

The Indy Star reports on a new state law that means students in country illegally now have to pay out-of-state tuition.

The AP reports on North Carolina that may give a quick okay to more charter schools.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on Democratic legislators that seek to abolish Philadelphia School Reform Commission.