Southfield schools adds 20 electric buses to their fleet

Multiple electric school buses are parked at Southfield Public Schools Transportation Center. They also have charging stations set up to prepare for when these buses leave this lot and get on the road.

Judge blocks Trump-era push for college admissions race data collection

A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.

List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools

The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.

Trump administration ends agreements to protect transgender students in several schools

The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.

Mostyn Community Development launches Summer Bridge Program during Developmental Disabilities Awareness month
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Jamie Sherrod speaks with Raphael Mostyn, Founder of Mostyn Community Development, to discuss its new Summer Bridge Program helping students with developmental disabilities transition into high school. 

Treasury Department taking over student loans: What to know

Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.

Ohio State president resigns; investigation launched over 'inappropriate relationship'

Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."

Fired Pontiac High School teacher tells her side of the story

Video of a heated back-and-forth between a high school student and teacher goes viral. Now, that teacher is talking exclusively with FOX 2 to defend herself after getting veiled death threats over the exchange.

Michigan ranks 44th in literacy: How the state could boost that number

Michigan ranks 44th in the nation in literacy. That’s what Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared in her last State of the State address. The few people FOX 2 spoke with on Thursday said they couldn’t believe it. But hope isn’t lost.

Wayne State University unanimously appoints its 14th president

Wayne State University has appointed its 14th president, effective immediately after following a special meeting on campus.

Detroit Public Schools under DOJ investigation over alleged gender ideology teachings

Detroit public schools and two other districts in Michigan are under investigation by the Department of Justice for what they say was including sexual orientation and gender ideology in their classes.

America 250:  Students in grades K–8 invited to enter Bookmark Design Challenge

Students in grades K-8 across the country are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by entering the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th.

Dearborn Schools pause picture day over Epstein connection to photo company's owner

Picture day has been put on hold for students in Dearborn due to connections between the company Lifetouch and Jeffrey Epstein, school officials announced on Monday.

Bookstock celebrates 22 years as metro Detroit's biggest used book sale
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Bookstock is collecting books until March 22nd. You can shop the book sale April 26th through May 3rd. For more information visit: www.bookstockmi.org

New law signed by Whitmer bans smartphones in the classroom

This law bans smart phones in classroom settings — and what that will look like, will depend on each district.

Pentagon to end all military education programs at Harvard

The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.