Student loan forgiveness eligibility scaled back; here's what you need to know
The Department of Education said last week that borrowers with federal student loans held by private banks would be ineligible for loan forgiveness unless they already consolidated their loans.
South Lyon East student in custody after writing, reporting threat against high school
A South Lyon East High School student is in custody after authorities say he wrote a threat on a bathroom wall and reported it to officials.
Kids with disabilities facing off-the-record school suspensions
Advocates say schools increasingly are removing children with disabilities from the classroom because of behavior issues related to their disability but are not recording the actions.
Michigan's school count day on Yom Kippur, prompting concerns in Jewish community
Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year and many observers abstain from work and school. But in 2022, the state of Michigan's critical ‘count day’ is the same day, leading many in the Jewish community to express concern about how they are being represented in schools this year.
Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
Highland Park activist Mama Shu, volunteers transform blighted house into homework space for kids
The latest addition to Avalon Village in Highland Park is a project five years in the making.
‘The Uvalde effect’: Parents rushing to schools amid rash of bogus threats, ‘swatting’ calls
In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers died, parents are rushing to campuses before rampant rumors can be quashed.
Teacher saves student choking on almond, says ‘mama bear’ instinct kicked in
The scary moment in the third-grade classroom happened just days after the school year started.
Banned Books Week: These were the most challenged books in 2021
Banned books week is Sept. 18 through 24.
Lawmakers want to add gun detection technology to every Michigan school
Some lawmakers have proposed adding gun detection technology to Michigan schools to reduce the likelihood of a shooting.
Professor comforts student’s crying baby while teaching class
The South Carolina math professor stepped in to hold a student’s baby so she could participate in class without distractions.
Multiple Warren schools closed Wednesday due to threats made on social media
The schools that will be closed include Lois E. Carter Middle School, Paul K. Cousino High School, and Community High.
Warren truck plant entrance rammed and at least two Jeep Wagoneers recovered
The entrance to the plant suffered major damage after someone allegedly rammed it while thieves tried making off with multiple Jeep Wagoneers.
Clintondale teacher resigns amid Clinton Township police investigation
A teacher from Clintondale Community Schools has resigned amid an investigation by Clinton Township police.
Police: Suspect could face terrorism charges after shooting threat closes Lincoln High School in Warren
Lincoln High School in Warren was closed Monday after a school shooting threat was posted to social media.
EMU, professors reach deal after strike and return to class Monday
It required a "marathon bargaining session" over the weekend for the two sides to reach a consensus.
Princeton University to cover all college costs for students from families earning less than $100K
Princeton lists the cost of attendance for the 2022-23 academic year at $79,540, including tuition, room, and board.
Eastern Michigan University files lawsuit against striking faculty
Eastern Michigan University has filed a lawsuit claiming the strike is illegal because the faculty are public employees.
Eastern Michigan professors union vote to strike starting Wednesday morning
The strike is to begin Wednesday morning due to, "the EMU Administration’s repeated failure to bargain in good faith and reach common ground on a new labor agreement," the union said in a release.
After school shootings, are states making classrooms safer?
Here is what several states have done to implement school safety in the wake of the Uvalde elementary school massacre.