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.
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.