Educator: Whitmer's Pre-K for All plan a 'huge step' for Michigan families
"Having all students have access to it I think is really beneficial," Roberson said. "Students are starting to learn their sounds their phonetic awareness and having that with a certified teacher allows students to be able to enter into a kindergarten program well-prepared."
Whitmer to announce education plan to provide pre-k school to all 4-year-olds
Among the many big plans Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will discuss at her State of the State will be expanding education opportunities for young kids.
Michigan school districts receive millions to hire 195 resource officers
Concerns over school safety have skyrocketed since the mass shooting at Oxford High School in 2021.
Watch: 100-year-old woman graduates high school in 'most memorable' ceremony
Pearl Neumann received her high school diploma in December 2022 after leaving school to work on her family’s farm.
Violent threats keep canceling class for Macomb County-area school
An anti-Semitic note directed at the new dean of students caused the employee to resign last year and cancel class. Now, another note concerning a student bringing a gun to school has canceled class after police failed to make contact with the individual.
US proposes changes that would cut payments for many student loan borrowers — here's who would benefit
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.
Biden administration proposes 'student loan safety net' alongside debt forgiveness
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
Ann Arbor requiring masks among returning students, staff for two weeks
In order to slow the spread of respiratory illnesses like Covid and RSV, health officials are requiring anyone in those relevant buildings to mask up.
Millions of Americans mistakenly notified of student debt forgiveness approval due to ‘human error’
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
Talent Together Consortium works to recruit new teachers to address shortage crisis
The goal is to add more teachers over the next five years.
Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments through June 2023
President Joe Biden is announcing that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.
University of Michigan law school says it won't participate in U.S. News Rankings
An exodus of colleges leaving the popular university ranking system has been unfolding over the past week after both Harvard and Yale announced they wouldn't be participating in the scoring anymore.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
Biden administration to ask Supreme Court to reinstate student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration plans to ask the Supreme Court to reinstate the president’s student debt cancellation plan, according to a legal filing.
What is the punishment for making a school threat in Michigan? AG Nessel explains potential consequences
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding students of the serious consequences they face if they make a school threat.
Remains of 14 Revolutionary War soldiers excavated at South Carolina battlefield site
The Revolutionary War soldiers were killed during the Battle of Camden on Aug. 16, 1780.
Dearborn schools bans 2 novels, restricts another after book review meeting
The challenged books represent .002% of the district library's entire collection of titles.
Girl arrested after threat against Ferndale High School; sheriff issues warning about making threats
A 16-year-old girl was arrested Monday after authorities say she made threats that closed Ferndale middle and high schools. Other area schools also received threats to start the week.
Biden administration to appeal Texas federal judge’s ruling on student loan handout
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the Department of Justice has filed an appeal against the ruling and it will 'prevail in court.'