Covid worsened bullying habits. Programs like Defeat the Label hope to turn that around
One family's experience underscores how bullying has changed over time, and how the pandemic's isolation made it worse.
One family's experience underscores how bullying has changed over time, and how the pandemic's isolation made it worse.
Incoming Detroit elementary students treated to free backpacks, haircuts, and ice cream
School is almost here and kids were bouncing off the walls with excitement at the backpack giveaway Monday - or they just wanted the ice cream.
School is almost here and kids were bouncing off the walls with excitement at the backpack giveaway Monday - or they just wanted the ice cream.
Detroit Federation of Teachers reaches tentative agreement with DPSCD
A special informational meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. to deliver the agreement to all members.
A special informational meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. to deliver the agreement to all members.
Experts: Parents need child vaccinations on their back-to-school checklist
The new school year is almost here and health officials are urging parents to consider getting their kids up-to-date on their shots.
The new school year is almost here and health officials are urging parents to consider getting their kids up-to-date on their shots.
Amid falling vaccination rates, Michigan doctors implore parents to inoculate kids ahead of school
Fewer kids are getting their full recommended series of shots, which is opening up some communities to greater risks of influenza, measles, mumps, and rubella.
Fewer kids are getting their full recommended series of shots, which is opening up some communities to greater risks of influenza, measles, mumps, and rubella.
US colleges want to 'ChatGPT-proof' all assignments to stop cheating
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots have become the go-to source for cheating in college.
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots have become the go-to source for cheating in college.
Over 800,000 borrowers receiving billions of dollars in student loan debt forgiveness
The Biden administration announced in July that it would provide $39 billion in loan forgiveness for borrowers.
The Biden administration announced in July that it would provide $39 billion in loan forgiveness for borrowers.
Macomb Community College unveils $40M revamped tech center
With four-year colleges getting too expensive and a demand for recruits in the trade sector, Macomb Community College is hoping to attract the next generation of students.
With four-year colleges getting too expensive and a demand for recruits in the trade sector, Macomb Community College is hoping to attract the next generation of students.
Brilliant Detroit provides learning hubs to help nurture early childhood development
“We repurpose a house and make that house into a hub," Eagleton said. "Think about that place you went to as a child that doesn’t exist anymore you find that here and you find everything you need to be successful in life."
“We repurpose a house and make that house into a hub," Eagleton said. "Think about that place you went to as a child that doesn’t exist anymore you find that here and you find everything you need to be successful in life."
New school bus route is a 'disaster,' Kentucky superintendent admits. Last kids got home at 10 pm
The Courier Journal reports the disaster came after major changes to school bus routes and school start times this year.
The Courier Journal reports the disaster came after major changes to school bus routes and school start times this year.
Expert gives smart saving tips on back-to-school shopping
Families shopping for back-to-school on average are expected to spend $890 this year on school supplies, give or take. Professor Danagoulian said we can blame inflation for that.
Families shopping for back-to-school on average are expected to spend $890 this year on school supplies, give or take. Professor Danagoulian said we can blame inflation for that.
Back-to-school shopping to cost Americans more than ever amid inflation spike
Back-to-school shopping is expected to cost Americans a record amount this year, as shoppers face high inflation across the country.
Back-to-school shopping is expected to cost Americans a record amount this year, as shoppers face high inflation across the country.
Conservative groups sue to block Biden plan that cancels $39B in student loans
The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”
The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”
Detroit public schools' Back to School Expos helps prep families for fall
Other Back-to-School Expos on Saturday will take place at a number of DPSCD schools from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and throughout the month.
Other Back-to-School Expos on Saturday will take place at a number of DPSCD schools from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and throughout the month.
Activists hope Wayne State's new president will end school's animal testing program
Animal testing at Wayne State contributes to heart health research and is "vital to saving lives" the school said. The protesters argue the testing kills dogs and is "unproductive."
Animal testing at Wayne State contributes to heart health research and is "vital to saving lives" the school said. The protesters argue the testing kills dogs and is "unproductive."
Fisher-Price unveils first-ever sensory line of toys for preschoolers
The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "
The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "
Harvard's legacy admissions under investigation by US Education Department
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
4-day school week gains popularity as more districts adopt model
Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.
Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.
Sam’s Club offering new memberships to teachers at discounted rate
The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.
The problem of classroom funding is widespread and Sam’s Club is looking to ease the burden for educators across the country with 60% off a new membership.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.