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.
Federal student loan payments start this month. Here's what you need to know
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
Michigan students have 4th worst chronic absences in US; educators have a plan to fix it
The Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency is offering pilot programs to get kids excited to learn.
The Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency is offering pilot programs to get kids excited to learn.
Warren schools suing social media companies over 'substantial disturbance' it creates for students
Warren Consolidated Schools is suing social media companies, citing how these websites have disturbed the district's education mission.
Warren Consolidated Schools is suing social media companies, citing how these websites have disturbed the district's education mission.
More schools adopt 4-day weeks. For parents, the difficulty is day 5
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
Biden admin calls for 16 states to address underfunding of land-grant HBCUs
The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.
The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.
Nationwide book bans hit record levels in 2023, American Library Association reports
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
10 Michigan universities sign pact guaranteeing admission for students with 3.0 GPAs
Oakland University is one of the 10 schools that's signed the pact. Here are the other nine.
Oakland University is one of the 10 schools that's signed the pact. Here are the other nine.
13-year-old charged, denied bond after threatening Macomb County elementary school
A 13-year-old is facing charges after making threats toward a Macomb County elementary school over the weekend.
A 13-year-old is facing charges after making threats toward a Macomb County elementary school over the weekend.