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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Kids can get free pizza this summer by reading

Pizza Hut’s summer reading program – Camp Book It – is back for its 40th year.

Is college worth it? Here's what Americans think in new survey

Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.

Maps of school teacher salary averages for 2024

Adjusted for inflation, teachers are reportedly making 5% less than they did 10 years ago. Here’s how average teacher salaries measure up to each state’s minimum living wage threshold.

Troy teachers fight for new contract as end of school year looms

With only a couple of weeks left in the school year, Troy teachers are fighting for a new contract that includes better wages and working conditions.