Michigan ditches A-F letter grade system given to public schools

The grade system narrowly passed in 2018 before receiving bipartisan pushback after it was rammed through the legislature during a lame duck session when Rick Snyder was still governor.

Michigan lawmaker proposes combating teacher shortage with changes to substitute requirements

A Michigan lawmaker has proposed changing substitute teaching requirements as a short-term solution to a teacher shortage. Under the changes, anyone who is 21 or older and has a high school diploma would be able to sub.

Colleges scramble to police ChatGPT usage by students with AI shortcut

“We went on spring break and came back and all of a sudden the whole world was on AI," said Kelly Genei, associate professor, Cleary University.

Michigan university adds full-time therapy dog to help students' mental health

Meet Onyx, a 2-year-old black lab with an important mission at Davenport University - providing comfort to students to help their mental health. She will primarily be at the Grand Rapids campus but will also visit the Midland, Lansing, Holland, Warren, and Detroit campuses.

Missouri teacher resigns after using racial slur; student who recorded it suspended

A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.

Focus: HOPE job training program prepares Metro Detroit participants for workforce

Focus: HOPE is seeking applicants for its job training program, which prepares people for work with Detroit employers, such as General Motors, Quicken Loans, and DTE.

At Milford elementary school, dads double as positive role models and security

Mr. Nick and Mr. Jerry fill more than a few roles within the Kurtz Elementary school district, giving them a chance to see their own kids while supporting dozens of others.

Eastern Michigan University honors alum killed in Texas mall shooting

Eastern Michigan University is remembering and honoring Aishwarya Thatikonda, a recent graduate who was killed at a Texas mall over the weekend.