Greenlight Fund Detroit raises funds to fight poverty with new literacy program
It is being launched in a dozen schools and community organizations next week. They are reaching out to families - but hope to expand the program in the fall.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces school plan for fall 2020 with unveiling of Return to School Roadmap
As COVID-19 cases start to climb back up in Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is releasing the Return to School Roadmap to get students and teachers back in the classroom for the fall semester.
Urge to rename Cass Tech heats up: Lewis Cass was slave owner and helped cause Trail of Tears
What is in a name? For some, everything. For others it is what you make of it, and such is the conversation about renaming Cass Tech, one of Detroit's most prestigious schools- and one named after an enslaver.
Schools, local governments mostly insulated from budget cuts in new agreement
A busy news day is on the way for Tuesday, much of it coming from the state government which announced it had come to an agreement on its budgetary shortfall. Most of the cuts won't be for schools or local governments.
UM board rejects budget proposal which included 1.9% tuition hike for students
The University of Michigan's Board of Regents failed to approve a budget for the school on Thursday, which included tuition hikes on all three of the school's campuses.
HS valedictorian earns perfect attendance since pre-K, receives more than $430K in scholarships
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.
U-M cancels Oct. 15 presidential debate over coronavirus
The University of Michigan has cancelled the scheduled presidential debate planned for Oct. 15 over health concerns linked to COVID-19.
GOP's $1.3 billion 'Return to Learn Plan' calls for $800 per student, $500 hazard pay for teachers
House and Senate GOP lawmakers are planning to release their 'Return to Learn' academic plan that will work as a roadmap for school districts preparing for the 2020-21 school year
Metro Detroit bookstore's sales surge as readers search for books on race (reading list included)
Though the pandemic hit hard, a Detroit bookstore owner that specializes in African American culture and literature has been flooded with businesses as people look to learn more about race and social injustice.
UM classes slated to return in fall, with mix of in-person and remote learning offered
The University of Michigan has announced plans for its fall semester on its Ann Arbor, Flint, and Dearborn campuses.
BAMN says Gov. Whitmer's plan to open schools in fall is premature, dangerous
Members of Equal Opportunity Now By Any Means Necessary in Detroit say Gov. Whitmer's decision to open schools to in-person learning in the fall is premature and dangerous.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces schools can resume in-person learning in Phase 4
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday the next steps in the state's roadmap to reopen schools and resume in-person learning amid COVID-19.
EMU announces "Single Room Guarantee" for enrolling students ahead of fall semester
Eastern Michigan University is rolling out its "Single Room Guarantee" plan for students enrolling at the school interested in having their own space amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yale University offers free course on African American history ‘from emancipation to the present’
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.
Detroit Public Schools releases 2020-21 reopening plan, includes small classes, face masks for students
Detroit Public Schools released its initial plan for the 2020-21 school year, which includes smaller class sizes, staggered scheduled, virtual learning, and face masks for students.
What college grads should know for job hunting amid the coronavirus crisis
But a Detroit employment expert says they may actually have an edge, especially in our current remote work environment. Trisha Plovie from Robert Half gives us some insight.
Some class of 2020 seniors get front lawn surprise with college scholarship money
It's not every day you're awarded $5,000 from the Community Choice Foundation to head to college in the fall.
Detroit Promise still helping students go to college for free during the pandemic
The Detroit Promise program is still helping Detroit high schoolers go to college for free during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MSU announces plans to bring students back to campus for fall semester
Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley said in a letter that the university intends to bring students back on campus in the fall.
Detroit class of 2020 invited to be part of virtual senior salute
They are calling on all Detroit high school seniors to be part of the senior salute commencement campaign. All they have to do is submit their photo, any photo, to be included in a virtual graduation ceremony.