Almost 500 state schools close from declining enrollment - impacting Michigan aid

If there are no kids in the seats, the state aid coming in, school districts decline. While at the same time, fixed costs for salaries and supplies, continue to increase.

Which US states still require students to learn cursive handwriting?

Cursive has been making a comeback in U.S. classrooms, with research showing its benefits for learning. But not everyone supports its instruction in an increasingly digital age with an already-full curriculum.

Biden cancels student loan debt for another 74K borrowers

Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.

Student loan forgiveness: Some Americans will get loans canceled in February — here's who qualifies

The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.

FAFSA: What to know about changes to this year's application for student aid

A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis. Here's how it works and some of the key changes.

Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid antisemitism, plagiarism controversies

Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.

Kindergarten enrollment lags since COVID-19 pandemic. Some parents don't see the point

For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.

Partnership with Henry Ford College guarantees nursing students jobs at Corewell Health

Henry Ford College and Corewell Health have joined forces to address the ongoing nursing shortage through a partnership that ensures hands-on training and employment opportunities at Corewell.

Improving literacy in Detroit with the Detroit Sports Commission

Eighth graders across the country are currently reading below proficiency level pre-pandemic and it hasn’t gotten any better. 

Major changes coming to federal financial aid form

Also called the FAFSA, the updated changes will make the massive form easier to fill out while also expanding access to families interested in financial support for college - an increasingly large expense for anyone heading to college.

UM Ann Arbor student resolutions ask university to take stance on Israel-Hamas war

The resolutions stemmed from petitions with enough signatures to be included on the ballot for the U of M Student Central Government elections. Voting is open to approximately 50,000 students on campus, until Thursday night.

Oxford School Board comments on shooting report, parents express ongoing concerns

The school board apologized to all Oxford students, the victims, families, and staff in a meeting on Tuesday. However, numerous parents expressed that an apology alone is insufficient; they are calling for the removal of board members.

$17M budget deficit discovered after Wayne-Westland school district thought it had surplus

The Wayne-Westland Community Schools District is forced to make budget changes after a $17 million budget deficit was recently discovered. The district thought it had a surplus, but the review of finances revealed the massive shortfall.