Parents demand answers from Wayne-Westland school district following $17M budget shortfall
Many parents voiced their frustration at Wayne-Westland Community Schools officals after an audit revealed a budget shortfall of $17.6 million.
Many parents voiced their frustration at Wayne-Westland Community Schools officals after an audit revealed a budget shortfall of $17.6 million.
Hundreds of high school girls carve career paths at EMU STEM event
For 13 years, Eastern Michigan University's Digital Divas programs have been introducing middle and high school girls to STEM through hands-on workshops. About 600 girls participated on Friday.
For 13 years, Eastern Michigan University's Digital Divas programs have been introducing middle and high school girls to STEM through hands-on workshops. About 600 girls participated on Friday.
Education Department punishes student loan servicer for error that made 800,000 borrowers delinquent
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
Beloved teacher's reassignment from Westland high school outrages students, parents
Students and parents of John Glenn High School protested the transfer of Dave Daly Thursday since the English teacher was a favorite of many in the district.
Students and parents of John Glenn High School protested the transfer of Dave Daly Thursday since the English teacher was a favorite of many in the district.
DPSCD Superintendent highlights student improvement in Detroit schools
During his State of the Schools address, DPSCD Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti expressed that students are making advancements in literacy and test scores. However, there is still a lot of work to be done.
During his State of the Schools address, DPSCD Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti expressed that students are making advancements in literacy and test scores. However, there is still a lot of work to be done.
Here are the states with the most student loan debt
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
Hamtramck Public School campus closes after receiving threat
Hamtramck Public Schools reported that a threat was directed towards its Dickinson West Elementary and Kosciuszko Middle School campus over the weekend. In order to ensure the safety of students and staff, the district closed the campus on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
Hamtramck Public Schools reported that a threat was directed towards its Dickinson West Elementary and Kosciuszko Middle School campus over the weekend. In order to ensure the safety of students and staff, the district closed the campus on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
US companies increasingly eliminate college degrees as requirement amid 'out-of-control' school costs
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
High school ACT test scores drop to 30-year low
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
New bill lets retired Michigan teachers return to classrooms without losing pensions
In an effort to combat a teacher shortage, Michigan is allowing retired educators to return to the classroom without losing their pensions.
In an effort to combat a teacher shortage, Michigan is allowing retired educators to return to the classroom without losing their pensions.
MSU college applicants from families making less than $65K may qualify for free tuition
“So college applicants that are currently applying to colleges right now, will be eligible for this program in the fall of 2024,” he said.
“So college applicants that are currently applying to colleges right now, will be eligible for this program in the fall of 2024,” he said.
MSU offering free tuition to some Michigan students
Spartan Tuition Advantage, a program that goes into effect next school year, will allow students whose families make $65,000 or less to attend school for free.
Spartan Tuition Advantage, a program that goes into effect next school year, will allow students whose families make $65,000 or less to attend school for free.
Biden's second attempt at student loan debt cancellation moves forward with debate over plan's details
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Sailing the Detroit River, Western International students study biology and reconnect with their home
Students of the Western International High School sailed from the helm, learned about the history of Detroit, and even caught a jellyfish while looking for plankton.
Students of the Western International High School sailed from the helm, learned about the history of Detroit, and even caught a jellyfish while looking for plankton.
World Teachers' Day freebies: Dunkin' giving free coffee to educators
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
Michigan opens tuition-free community college scholarship to more adults
Adults between the ages of 21 and 24 in Michigan who have not yet earned a college degree can now enroll in a state program that provides a tuition-free community scholarship.
Adults between the ages of 21 and 24 in Michigan who have not yet earned a college degree can now enroll in a state program that provides a tuition-free community scholarship.
Michigan waives state job bachelor's degree requirement for some veterans - What to know
Some veterans can get a job with the State of Michigan without having a bachelor's degree. The state is waiving its education for veterans who served at least two years of active duty at the rank of E-6 or above.
Some veterans can get a job with the State of Michigan without having a bachelor's degree. The state is waiving its education for veterans who served at least two years of active duty at the rank of E-6 or above.
Biden announces more student debt relief as payments resume after pandemic pause
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
Child care programs across the country lose subsidies from federal government
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
Michigan K-12 students could take medical marijuana on school premises under new bill
The bill is the latest example of how the state is attempting to update policies with the changing drug landscape in Michigan.
The bill is the latest example of how the state is attempting to update policies with the changing drug landscape in Michigan.