Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
Striking University of Michigan grad students detained after approaching school president at restaurant
Some protestors who are striking against the University of Michigan were detained Thursday after going to the restaurant where President Santa Ono was eating.
Some protestors who are striking against the University of Michigan were detained Thursday after going to the restaurant where President Santa Ono was eating.
Bloomfield Hills superintendent announces retirement in midst of controversy spurred by guest speaker
The superintendent of Bloomfield Hills Schools announced his retirement this week, in the midst of controversy spurred by a guest speaker some called anti-Semitic.
The superintendent of Bloomfield Hills Schools announced his retirement this week, in the midst of controversy spurred by a guest speaker some called anti-Semitic.
Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Woodworking class in Metro Detroit fashions paddle boards for celebrities
The next celebrities expecting to receive a paddle board from the Metro Detroit students at Henry Ford II High School? Chip and Joanna Gaines.
The next celebrities expecting to receive a paddle board from the Metro Detroit students at Henry Ford II High School? Chip and Joanna Gaines.
Is cursive dead?
Krispy Kreme will give students free doughnuts for A's on report card
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
Oakland University students protest for more safety on campus in wake of Michigan State shooting
After the fatal Michigan State University shooing in February, Oakland University students held a peaceful protest Friday calling for changes to security on their campus.
After the fatal Michigan State University shooing in February, Oakland University students held a peaceful protest Friday calling for changes to security on their campus.
Judge declines to order striking University of Michigan graduate student employees back to work
Graduate student workers walked out of the classroom Wednesday morning and onto the picket line over wages.
Graduate student workers walked out of the classroom Wednesday morning and onto the picket line over wages.
New Mexico to provide free meals for all students, regardless of family income
Lines will be getting longer for free breakfast and lunch at New Mexico public schools.
Lines will be getting longer for free breakfast and lunch at New Mexico public schools.
House GOP passes Parents' Bill of Rights Act in clash over schools
The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in book bans.
The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in book bans.
Bloomfield Hills High School principal on leave after guest's controversial speech
The Bloomfield Hills High School principal is on leave as the district is in the midst of a controversy spurred by comments made by a speaker at an assembly that some are calling antisemitic.
The Bloomfield Hills High School principal is on leave as the district is in the midst of a controversy spurred by comments made by a speaker at an assembly that some are calling antisemitic.
Groves student and her history teacher head to Normandy for prestigious WWII program
Meet 17-year-old Erika Rice, a self-proclaimed history buff who is about to go on a historical trip of a lifetime thanks to her teacher Geoffrey Wickersham.
Meet 17-year-old Erika Rice, a self-proclaimed history buff who is about to go on a historical trip of a lifetime thanks to her teacher Geoffrey Wickersham.
$300M state tutoring plan proposed for students hurt by Covid-mandated remote learning
"It’s been a struggle for a lot of students, lot of adults, a lot of teachers, to try to return to status quo," said Dave Warehall, a teacher.
"It’s been a struggle for a lot of students, lot of adults, a lot of teachers, to try to return to status quo," said Dave Warehall, a teacher.
Overdue library book returned 4 decades later, comes with apology letter
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
Lunchables with 'specialized recipe' headed to US school lunch programs
The two Lunchables products headed to schools – Turkey and Cheddar and Extra Cheesy Pizza – have more protein and whole grains and reduced saturated fat and sodium.
The two Lunchables products headed to schools – Turkey and Cheddar and Extra Cheesy Pizza – have more protein and whole grains and reduced saturated fat and sodium.
Wayne State University announces free tuition for Michigan students whose families earn $70K or less
Some Michigan students will be able to attend Wayne State University for free through the Wayne State Guarantee program.
Some Michigan students will be able to attend Wayne State University for free through the Wayne State Guarantee program.
More Americans skipping college and turning to jobs that don't require degrees
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
SoFi Bank files lawsuit to stop Biden's student loan payment pause
In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in Washington, SoFi Bank N.A. asked a federal judge to overturn President Joe Biden’s latest extension of the payment pause.
In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in Washington, SoFi Bank N.A. asked a federal judge to overturn President Joe Biden’s latest extension of the payment pause.
'My heart completely melted': 2nd grader dresses like teacher for Superhero Day
Teacher Jaime Deigh expected her students to come dressed as their favorite fictional characters, but she realized not all heroes wear capes.
Teacher Jaime Deigh expected her students to come dressed as their favorite fictional characters, but she realized not all heroes wear capes.