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.
Whitmer creates new department with focus on education potential and outcomes
Instead of focusing on the day-to-day of Michigan's schools, MiLEAP will emphasize student outcomes and ensuring access to career opportunities.
Instead of focusing on the day-to-day of Michigan's schools, MiLEAP will emphasize student outcomes and ensuring access to career opportunities.
'SAVE' plan: What to know about Biden's alternate approach to cut student loan debt
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
Target, Walmart announce back-to-school deals for teachers, students
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Parents want some Troy school board members recalled over middle school honors track changes
Parents are gathering Friday to begin leading a recall effort against some Troy school board members over middle school honors track changes.
Parents are gathering Friday to begin leading a recall effort against some Troy school board members over middle school honors track changes.
High court's cancelation of student debt relief affecting 864k Michigan residents
The court struck down the debt relief plan last week, which would have forgiven about $400 billion in loans.
The court struck down the debt relief plan last week, which would have forgiven about $400 billion in loans.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
Supreme Court strikes down Affirmative Action for colleges; Michigan banned it in 2006
On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court struck down Affirmative Action in college admissions. But in Michigan, affirmative action at public universities has been banned since 2006.
On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court struck down Affirmative Action in college admissions. But in Michigan, affirmative action at public universities has been banned since 2006.
Free school breakfast & lunch, field trip funding, and more - What students get under new Michigan budget
A new Michigan budget approved by the state senate includes $19.4 billion for schools, money that will be used for free school breakfasts and lunches, expanding educational programs, and more.
A new Michigan budget approved by the state senate includes $19.4 billion for schools, money that will be used for free school breakfasts and lunches, expanding educational programs, and more.
Schools may not open on time in fall unless state leaders agree on budget
Final negotiations are underway at this hour to finalize the school aid budget. The House wants to spend $500 million more than the Senate and the governor has recommended.
Final negotiations are underway at this hour to finalize the school aid budget. The House wants to spend $500 million more than the Senate and the governor has recommended.
Math and reading test scores plummet for 13-year-olds: 'Worrisome signs'
Scores on the math exam, which has been given since 1973, are now at their lowest levels since 1990.
Scores on the math exam, which has been given since 1973, are now at their lowest levels since 1990.
Grosse Pointe Schools approve budget cuts of $4.6 million, eliminating teaching jobs
It's been a long year for the school district, which has faced growing concerns that long-declining enrollment numbers would lead to millions in cuts.
It's been a long year for the school district, which has faced growing concerns that long-declining enrollment numbers would lead to millions in cuts.
Harper Woods school employee describes culture of fear, coverups after gun found at high school
After two incidents involving guns in Harper Woods, including one where a student brought a weapon to the high school, an employee with the district came forward describing a culture of fear and coverups.
After two incidents involving guns in Harper Woods, including one where a student brought a weapon to the high school, an employee with the district came forward describing a culture of fear and coverups.
Woman, 28, arrested for posing as 17-year-old high school student
The woman told investigators she enrolled at the Louisiana high school to learn English.
The woman told investigators she enrolled at the Louisiana high school to learn English.
Tourism industry pushes for legislation to reopen schools after Labor Day, K-12 Lobby opposes
As the state lawmakers gear up to vote on the issue, the tourism industry is pushing for reopening schools after Labor Day, but the K-12 lobby is fighting hard to repeal the mandate. The ongoing debate has sparked talks of a compromise between the two sides.
As the state lawmakers gear up to vote on the issue, the tourism industry is pushing for reopening schools after Labor Day, but the K-12 lobby is fighting hard to repeal the mandate. The ongoing debate has sparked talks of a compromise between the two sides.