Student, 76, finishes doctorate more than 50 years after starting
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw school district testing program to help teacher shortage
A new program between Eastern Michigan University and the Washtenaw Intermediate School District will train teachers to help with the shortage.
A new program between Eastern Michigan University and the Washtenaw Intermediate School District will train teachers to help with the shortage.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Whitmer's budget proposal to include free school meals for all public school students
A restaurant owner's mission to rid school districts of student lunch debt is gaining traction in Lansing.
A restaurant owner's mission to rid school districts of student lunch debt is gaining traction in Lansing.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
MSU's Adulting 101 classes are free to teach things like building credit, insurance, and taxes
"We offer a lot on budgeting and understanding credit," said Michelle Neff, Michigan State University Extension. "We have one coming up on taxes in your paycheck. We also have another one coming up and insurances and understanding health insurance."
"We offer a lot on budgeting and understanding credit," said Michelle Neff, Michigan State University Extension. "We have one coming up on taxes in your paycheck. We also have another one coming up and insurances and understanding health insurance."
Southfield's Stevenson Elementary has one-of-a-kind STEM classroom
In the span of three years, United Way Southeast Michigan, numerous community partners and volunteers transformed a classroom into what’s called a “Creative Makerspace” for STEM learning or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
In the span of three years, United Way Southeast Michigan, numerous community partners and volunteers transformed a classroom into what’s called a “Creative Makerspace” for STEM learning or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
AI detection tool launched by ChatGPT makers OpenAI amid school cheating fears
The AI detection tool is responding to fears that ChatGPT's artificial intelligence ability to write just about anything could fuel cheating in schools.
The AI detection tool is responding to fears that ChatGPT's artificial intelligence ability to write just about anything could fuel cheating in schools.
Additional state education funding comes amid disinterest in teaching profession
Dearborn schools have boosted incentives for those interested in becoming teachers. For example, partnering with local colleges and universities to help students complete their education, by easing their financial burden.
Dearborn schools have boosted incentives for those interested in becoming teachers. For example, partnering with local colleges and universities to help students complete their education, by easing their financial burden.
ChatGPT may be smart enough to graduate law school
Many school districts and colleges are still scrambling to figure out how to set policies on if and how ChatGPT can be used.
Many school districts and colleges are still scrambling to figure out how to set policies on if and how ChatGPT can be used.
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."
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
The goal is to add more teachers over the next five years.