Michael A. Rice

Michael A. Rice is an American educator and the former superintendent of the Kalamazoo Public Schools in Michigan. He is known for his work in implementing the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship program that provides free tuition to eligible graduates of the school district.

The Kalamazoo Promise is a scholarship program funded by anonymous donors from the Kalamazoo community. It offers free tuition and fees for Kalamazoo Public Schools graduates who attend public colleges and universities in Michigan.

Michael A. Rice earned his bachelor's degree in history from Stanford University, a master's degree in public administration from Columbia University, and a doctoral degree in public administration and policy from the University of Michigan.

As superintendent of Kalamazoo Public Schools, Michael A. Rice implemented several initiatives to improve the district's educational outcomes. Under his leadership, the district saw increased graduation rates, improved standardized test scores, and successful implementation of the Kalamazoo Promise scholarship program.

As of 2021, Michael A. Rice is serving as the state superintendent of education for the state of Michigan. In this role, he oversees the Michigan Department of Education and works on improving educational outcomes for students in the state.