Little Rock Nine member Thelma Mothershed Wair dies at 83: 'She was always a fighter'
Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the historic Little Rock Nine who helped integrate Central High School in 1957, has died at age 83.
Troy schools remove honors math for 6th, 7th grades as while school board email draws outrage
"It is hurting students at all ends of the spectrum, by removing ability-based education," Patel said.
Homeschooling rates surge across US following COVID-19 pandemic, report finds
According to the report, 90% of the states reported increases in homeschooling for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Monroe County Community College breaks ground on new health and safety building
Planning and substantial effort to bring the project to fruition has been ongoing for nearly four years.
Michigan Republicans look to leverage school budget cuts against Democrats
Michigan Republicans see an opening to retake control of the state House from Democrats after the governor proposed cutting hundreds of millions of dollars from school district budgets.
Southfield Public Schools closed Monday after gun threat
All schools in the Southfield Public Schools (SPS) district are closed Monday after a threat made over the weekend.
Livonia Schools cancel bus routes due to driver shortages
"It’s just frustrating because they left the parents know by email last night," said parent Lynda Rivera.
New Michigan bill would restrict phone use by students at school
Years ago if parents needed to get in touch with their children during the school day, they called the school office - not anymore.
Not just salary: New listing ranks best and worst states for teachers
Teaching is among the lowest paying jobs which requires a bachelor’s degree in the United States.
Novi implements phone pouches for middle schoolers to lock up phones
The Novi School District has come up with a solution to get phones out of the hands of middle school students this year – and it involves lockup up the phones before they even enter the classroom.
These are America's top colleges of 2024, according to Forbes ranking
Forbes based their rankings on several categories, including academic success and graduation rates. See if your school made this year’s list.
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona 1-on-1: Funding, teacher shortage, mental health
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona made three stops across Michigan as part of the 2024 Back-to-School Bus Tour campaign, one of which was at Cass Tech in Detroit.
Oakland professors authorize strike, students stuck in limbo
Professors at Oakland University are on the brink of walking out of their classrooms and onto the picket lines, as contract negotiations with the university administration have reached a critical impasse. With the academic year here, the prospect of a faculty strike looms large over the campus community, casting uncertainty on the immediate future of students' education.
Strike looms for Oakland University ahead of first day of class
The main point of contention for the union is pay raises, with professors asking for a 30% raise over five years.
Rash of summer drownings renews push for mandatory water safety in Michigan schools
Amid a surge in summer drownings, a lawmaker is reiterating that the state should pass a law requiring water safety classes in Michigan schools.
Back-to-School: How to help kids balance screen time with homework
Phones, tablets, and various devices can make it seem impossible to divert children's attention from their screens. However, Dr. Gina Robinson from Cleveland Clinic Children's emphasizes the significance of establishing boundaries for screen use, particularly throughout the school year.
Teachers still quitting at a concerning rate; hindering students' education
Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.
Detroit public schools dismissing early on first day of school due to heat
Schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District will be dismissed three hours early both Monday and Tuesday due to heat.
Poverty and infant mortality falls among Michigan children, but so did reading skills, latest report shows
The pandemic had a range of impacts on children, from more available federal money that lifted kids out of poverty to keeping them out of the classroom and disrupting their learning.
Covid cases see uptick on eve of new school year; health officials talk vaccinations
Officials from the Oakland County Health Division keeping a close eye on the Covid infection rate.