Nation’s Report Card reveals reading scores continue to decline: ‘A heartbreaking reality’
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
Lawrence Tech course prepares women for leadership roles
A new course at Lawrence Technological University is helping women advance their careers and achieve leadership roles.
A new course at Lawrence Technological University is helping women advance their careers and achieve leadership roles.
Trump signs executive order aiming to cut federal funding for ‘woke’ schools
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
Is FAFSA paused? What we know about federal loan freeze
The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.
The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.
Fort Worth ISD substitute teacher urges ICE to remove students from high school
Fort Worth ISD is looking into a teacher's social media post urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to go to North Side High School to remove students believed to be in the U.S. illegally.
Fort Worth ISD is looking into a teacher's social media post urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to go to North Side High School to remove students believed to be in the U.S. illegally.
Michigan school bus carrying children crashes into ditch, minor injuries reported
A school bus in Augusta Township slid off the road and crashed into a ditch on Talladay Road after the driver made a slight turn while taking students home.
A school bus in Augusta Township slid off the road and crashed into a ditch on Talladay Road after the driver made a slight turn while taking students home.
Southeast Michigan school closings list: Hundreds of schools closed Tuesday, Wednesday due to bitter cold
As temperatures remain below zero, with the wind making it even colder, hundreds of Southeast Michigan schools are closed.
As temperatures remain below zero, with the wind making it even colder, hundreds of Southeast Michigan schools are closed.
Parents pulling kids out of Detroit preschool due to no working heat
Kids have been wearing blankets and jackets inside the MLK Jr. Education Center Academy to stay warm, parents and one teacher told FOX 2.
Kids have been wearing blankets and jackets inside the MLK Jr. Education Center Academy to stay warm, parents and one teacher told FOX 2.
Michigan's 'Pre-K For All' program: Taking down the cost barrier for early education
The holidays are behind us, meaning children are heading back to school after the break. Meanwhile, education leaders in Michigan say there is still room for students to get an early education thanks to a new state-funded program.
The holidays are behind us, meaning children are heading back to school after the break. Meanwhile, education leaders in Michigan say there is still room for students to get an early education thanks to a new state-funded program.
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?