Michigan school closings for Thursday Dec. 11

After getting blasted with snow going into Wednesday, some Metro Detroit schools are preparing to close for a second day in a row as freezing temperatures could bring icy road conditions.

Michigan school closings for Wednesday Dec. 10

Roads around Metro Detroit are a mess Wednesday morning, and as a result, dozens of schools are closed.

Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers

On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.

Larry Summers hit with lifetime ban by high-profile economics club over Epstein ties

Former Harvard president Larry Summers has been barred from one of the most prestigious scholarly associations in the country over his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?

Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.

Michigan school data shows 68 schools no longer in need of state support

Schools in Detroit, Warren, Melvindale, Oak Park, Highland Park, and Madison Heights make up just some of the Southeast Michigan school districts no longer in need of oversight and support from the state.

New company's goal is technology made simple in the classroom

Many private schools and public districts are juggling limited budgets, but one Metro Detroit man sees schools and specifically the technology inside - as a business opportunity.

Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule

The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know

When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.

Chippawa Valley schools principal saves choking student

Miami Elementary School is part of the Chippawa Valley schools and was the center of attention on Oct. 8. That day in Miss Lindstrom‘s second grade class, a child began to choke.