Why Detroit public schools reading scores are behind state levels and what DPSCD is doing to fix it
Detroit public schools have some of the lowest reading scores in the state but Superintendent Dr. Nikolas Vitti said the numbers don't tell the whole story.
Detroit public schools have some of the lowest reading scores in the state but Superintendent Dr. Nikolas Vitti said the numbers don't tell the whole story.
Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet and literary icon, dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.
Metro Detroit winter weather: Will there be a snow day tomorrow?
With the forecast calling for weather that will lead to messy roads overnight Wednesday into Thursday in Metro Detroit, some students may be hoping this means they'll get a snow day.
With the forecast calling for weather that will lead to messy roads overnight Wednesday into Thursday in Metro Detroit, some students may be hoping this means they'll get a snow day.
Mixter Institute educator among 50 chosen nationwide to run in NYC Marathon
She finished the marathon with a time of 5:01:41 and placed 40,750 out of roughly 55,530 runners.
She finished the marathon with a time of 5:01:41 and placed 40,750 out of roughly 55,530 runners.
Texas State Board of Education approves school curriculum with Biblical references
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
FAFSA form for 2025-26 financial aid now open: What to know, deadlines and more
The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. Here's what to know after last year's botched rollout.
The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. Here's what to know after last year's botched rollout.
MIT to offer free tuition to 80% of US households: What to know
MIT, one of the top universities in the world, is offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are accepted and meet family income requirements.
MIT, one of the top universities in the world, is offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are accepted and meet family income requirements.
Abrupt coach firing at Livonia Franklin fractures community as controversy swirls
“I’m not going to stand idly by and let my name get dragged through the mud," he said.
“I’m not going to stand idly by and let my name get dragged through the mud," he said.
Trump calls to 'disband' the Department of Education
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?
Donald Trump's proposal to cut Department of Education could impact rural and urban districts
“We're going to take the Department of Education - close it. I'm going to close it," said President-Elect Donald Trump said during his campaign for office. Here's how that plan may impact Michigan.
“We're going to take the Department of Education - close it. I'm going to close it," said President-Elect Donald Trump said during his campaign for office. Here's how that plan may impact Michigan.
14-year-old dies by suicide after Santa Clara schoolmates bully him about being homeless: father
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
Student loan forgiveness: Trump's win brings uncertainty to borrowers
From its launch, President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness has faced pushback from Republican opponents.
From its launch, President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness has faced pushback from Republican opponents.
Nino Salvaggio grocery store coming to Schoolcraft College campus in Livonia
Work started this week on a Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace on the campus of Schoolcraft College in Livonia.
Work started this week on a Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace on the campus of Schoolcraft College in Livonia.
President Biden visits Arizona, apologizes for ‘sin’ of 150-year-old boarding school policy
President Joe Biden formally apologized to Native Americans for the "sin" of a government-run boarding school system that for decades forcibly separated Indian children from their parents, calling it "blot on American history" in his first visit to Native Country.
President Joe Biden formally apologized to Native Americans for the "sin" of a government-run boarding school system that for decades forcibly separated Indian children from their parents, calling it "blot on American history" in his first visit to Native Country.
As the business world changes, MSU adapts its curriculum for the future workforce
The goal of the business college's reworked lesson plans is ensure graduating seniors are hirable right after getting their diploma.
The goal of the business college's reworked lesson plans is ensure graduating seniors are hirable right after getting their diploma.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.