Ann Arbor Public Schools teacher layoffs approved amid $25M budget deficit
Layoffs are coming to the Ann Arbor Public Schools district after the school board approved a plan fueled by a massive budget deficit.
Layoffs are coming to the Ann Arbor Public Schools district after the school board approved a plan fueled by a massive budget deficit.
Michigan school layoffs could be coming as districts run out of pandemic funds
A research firm said upwards of 5,100 positions could be threatened by the budget shortfall. But others don't think the number will be that high.
A research firm said upwards of 5,100 positions could be threatened by the budget shortfall. But others don't think the number will be that high.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know about Biden’s latest cancellation proposal
Biden shared a student loan forgiveness proposal on Monday that would cancel at least some debt for more than 30 million U.S. borrowers.
Biden shared a student loan forgiveness proposal on Monday that would cancel at least some debt for more than 30 million U.S. borrowers.
Tuition at these 4 universities will top $90,000 a year this fall
The cost to attend several private colleges and universities per year is nearing six-figures.
The cost to attend several private colleges and universities per year is nearing six-figures.
Detroit literary nonprofit InsideOUT receives $2 million grant from Mackenzie Scott
InsideOUT provides literary arts programming to kids in Detroit - often the first kind of curriculum that school districts cut to balance their budget.
InsideOUT provides literary arts programming to kids in Detroit - often the first kind of curriculum that school districts cut to balance their budget.
FAFSA error may prolong financial aid delays for applicants
The Department of Education disclosed an error in its evaluation of federal student aid, potentially leading to extended delays for thousands of applicants.
The Department of Education disclosed an error in its evaluation of federal student aid, potentially leading to extended delays for thousands of applicants.
Demolition of historic West Bloomfield school building halted by judge
The historic Roosevelt school, which is located in Keego Harbor, was slated for demolition after the West Bloomfield School District Board of Education approved a bid to tear down the abandoned building.
The historic Roosevelt school, which is located in Keego Harbor, was slated for demolition after the West Bloomfield School District Board of Education approved a bid to tear down the abandoned building.
Ann Arbor Public Schools district forced to make $25M in budget cuts
Cuts are coming to Ann Arbor Public Schools after a $25 million shortfall was discovered during an audit.
Cuts are coming to Ann Arbor Public Schools after a $25 million shortfall was discovered during an audit.
Worst-paying college majors revealed in new report
Here's a look at what the lowest-paid majors earn early in a career.
Here's a look at what the lowest-paid majors earn early in a career.
Turmoil at State Board of Education as two Republican members try ousting superintendent
There's strife on the State Board of Education where two Republicans arguing policies implemented by the superintendent have been harmful to Michigan students.
There's strife on the State Board of Education where two Republicans arguing policies implemented by the superintendent have been harmful to Michigan students.
New bill would give kids 5 'mental health' days off per school year
A doctor’s note is not required for time away from school and students must also be given time to make up any work missed when they’re away.
A doctor’s note is not required for time away from school and students must also be given time to make up any work missed when they’re away.
Texting kids at school: Why teachers say parents should stop
Teachers say you can still reach your child if you have a change in plans or a family emergency: Just contact the front office.
Teachers say you can still reach your child if you have a change in plans or a family emergency: Just contact the front office.
SATs go digital this weekend: Here's what students think
Here's what you should know about the new shorter digital version of the SAT, based on comments from students who have taken practice versions and what experts say to expect.
Here's what you should know about the new shorter digital version of the SAT, based on comments from students who have taken practice versions and what experts say to expect.
Will I face a 'tax bomb' on student loan forgiveness?
Student loan forgiveness could have some tax consequences down the line. Experts say there are several situations that can lead to a “student loan tax bomb.”
Student loan forgiveness could have some tax consequences down the line. Experts say there are several situations that can lead to a “student loan tax bomb.”
Parent University sessions offered for very young children and their caregivers in Dearborn
The free, one-hour sessions are open to parents or other caregivers and their children ages 6 months to preschool.
The free, one-hour sessions are open to parents or other caregivers and their children ages 6 months to preschool.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan
Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less can mean student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.
Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less can mean student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.
Seasonal educators needed for Michigan state park field trip program
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hiring seasonal educators who will help during a new program that gives all fourth graders a chance to visit a state park.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hiring seasonal educators who will help during a new program that gives all fourth graders a chance to visit a state park.
New student loan forgiveness: $1.2B in debt canceled for these 153,000 borrowers
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
Students seek state funding to create anti-vaping documentary
Students Against Vaping, a volunteer group of high school students from Fordson, Dearborn, and Edsel Ford high schools and Henry Ford Early College, are working to secure state funding for the production of an anti-vaping documentary titled “Clearing the Air, Together: The Battle Against Vaping.”
Students Against Vaping, a volunteer group of high school students from Fordson, Dearborn, and Edsel Ford high schools and Henry Ford Early College, are working to secure state funding for the production of an anti-vaping documentary titled “Clearing the Air, Together: The Battle Against Vaping.”
Gov. Whitmer visits Detroit to speak on 2025 education plans
Mattie Morgan says she believes in what Whitmer is proposing – the idea of pouring resources into early education will help countless Michigan children.
Mattie Morgan says she believes in what Whitmer is proposing – the idea of pouring resources into early education will help countless Michigan children.