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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Officials from the Oakland County Health Division keeping a close eye on the Covid infection rate.
California principal on leave after high school pep rally dance causes stir
As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.
As schools are starting up once again for the upcoming school year, one Central Valley principal is already benched for the time being after participating in a controversial performance, creating a stir amongst students and parents.
Northville teachers are without a contract as new school year beckons
The battle over labor contracts in districts all across the country, with parents and their kids caught in the middle because of the uncertainty.
The battle over labor contracts in districts all across the country, with parents and their kids caught in the middle because of the uncertainty.
Map: States with the best community colleges in 2024
With steep costs for four-year degrees, community colleges can offer significant savings for students interested in higher education.
With steep costs for four-year degrees, community colleges can offer significant savings for students interested in higher education.
Can you get dorm insurance for college students?
Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.
Yes, dorm insurance can be an option but it will all depend on what your insurance provider offers and if your student’s circumstances warrant the investment.
New FAFSA issue could delay financial aid for college students this fall
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.
Some college students may not be able to pay for tuition, books and other bills when classes start in a few weeks due to the latest hiccup in submitting federal financial aid forms.