Gov. Whitmer signs $82.5B state budget into law for 2025
“We have delivered a pragmatic, balanced budget that delivers on the kitchen table issues,” Whitmer said.
“We have delivered a pragmatic, balanced budget that delivers on the kitchen table issues,” Whitmer said.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Guide to scholarship money in Michigan and best practices for applying
Millions of dollars in scholarship money goes unspent every year. Here are some places that aspiring students can apply - as well as tips for writing essays.
Millions of dollars in scholarship money goes unspent every year. Here are some places that aspiring students can apply - as well as tips for writing essays.
Most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.
Nearly half of student loan borrowers haven't resumed payments
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
Jim Thorpe appointed to Michigan Association of School Boards position
Thorpe will also continue to serve on Dearborn's Board of Education.
Thorpe will also continue to serve on Dearborn's Board of Education.
Taylor schools closing on Fridays over summer break
In a letter to the community, Supt. Michael Wegher said the district will reduce costs on utilities and other expenses related to opening the buildings for a fifth day.
In a letter to the community, Supt. Michael Wegher said the district will reduce costs on utilities and other expenses related to opening the buildings for a fifth day.
Which college degrees can land you a job in 2024?
As the new academic year approaches, many college students are undecided about their majors, considering factors like job opportunities. A study by UTS Online identifies the most and least employable degrees in the United States.
As the new academic year approaches, many college students are undecided about their majors, considering factors like job opportunities. A study by UTS Online identifies the most and least employable degrees in the United States.
105-year-old woman earns master's from Stanford University
Virginia “Ginger" Hislop earned a master's degree in education from Stanford University this weekend at 105 years young.
Virginia “Ginger" Hislop earned a master's degree in education from Stanford University this weekend at 105 years young.
"I was outraged': Video shows Ypsilanti principal grabbing, pulling 9-year-old
Kissimmee Reeves said her daughter was grabbed and pulled by the principal at Ypsilanti International Elementary School back in Nov. 2023. The incident was captured on video.
Kissimmee Reeves said her daughter was grabbed and pulled by the principal at Ypsilanti International Elementary School back in Nov. 2023. The incident was captured on video.
Detroit Horse Power plans urban equestrian center at long-vacant site
Detroit Horse Power plans to build the country's largest urban equestrian center later this year after the Detroit Public Schools Community District approved a sale of 14 acres of land.
Detroit Horse Power plans to build the country's largest urban equestrian center later this year after the Detroit Public Schools Community District approved a sale of 14 acres of land.
Mother, daughter earn high school diplomas at same ceremony
Graduating from high school is a huge milestone in life. For one Metro Detroit family, it's a bit extra special this year.
Graduating from high school is a huge milestone in life. For one Metro Detroit family, it's a bit extra special this year.
Early Learning Coalition aims to help parents of young children
As part of its revival, the Early Learning Coalition has launched a new website with resources for parents of children ages birth through five years old.
As part of its revival, the Early Learning Coalition has launched a new website with resources for parents of children ages birth through five years old.
Students plan rally after Grosse Pointe school board declines to recognize Gun Violence Awareness Day
Students at Grosse Pointe North plan to rally Friday morning after the school board declined to recognize Gun Violence Awareness Day, which is June 7.
Students at Grosse Pointe North plan to rally Friday morning after the school board declined to recognize Gun Violence Awareness Day, which is June 7.
Map: Several states offer, or may offer, free child care for early educators
Child care remains unaffordable and hard to find across the country, but as federal relief funds wind down, states like New Mexico, Washington, and Kentucky are introducing their own solutions to expand free preschool and early education, creating sustainable funding sources with bipartisan support.
Child care remains unaffordable and hard to find across the country, but as federal relief funds wind down, states like New Mexico, Washington, and Kentucky are introducing their own solutions to expand free preschool and early education, creating sustainable funding sources with bipartisan support.
Milford teen set to graduate with perfect attendance
Ellie DeYoung hasn't missed a day of school in four years.
Ellie DeYoung hasn't missed a day of school in four years.
Lincoln Park bilingual education teacher honored with Unsung Educator Award
While calling little attention to herself, Ahmad has worked tirelessly for 13 years to serve Lincoln Park’s growing multilingual learner population, taking on the role of teacher, coach, translator, counselor and director for the district’s multilingual learners.
While calling little attention to herself, Ahmad has worked tirelessly for 13 years to serve Lincoln Park’s growing multilingual learner population, taking on the role of teacher, coach, translator, counselor and director for the district’s multilingual learners.
Dearborn Heights student earns nearly $10 million in scholarships
Star International Academy announced this week that Ahmed Jawad, a graduating senior, has earned $9,926,344 in scholarships, setting a new record for the district.
Star International Academy announced this week that Ahmed Jawad, a graduating senior, has earned $9,926,344 in scholarships, setting a new record for the district.
Washington educator wins $200,000 jackpot after Teacher Appreciation Week
Each year, "Teacher Appreciation Week" is observed during the month of May — and for one preschool teacher in Washington state, her "appreciation" came in the form of some good luck from the universe.
Each year, "Teacher Appreciation Week" is observed during the month of May — and for one preschool teacher in Washington state, her "appreciation" came in the form of some good luck from the universe.