Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars prepares students for life after high school
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars has awarded nearly $3 million in scholarships and serves nearly 400 students each year at partner schools across five counties.
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars has awarded nearly $3 million in scholarships and serves nearly 400 students each year at partner schools across five counties.
Student loan forgiveness: 22 million people have applied for relief, Biden says
Biden said more than half of the people eligible for student loan relief have submitted their applications in the week since the website went live.
Biden said more than half of the people eligible for student loan relief have submitted their applications in the week since the website went live.
Missouri school where radioactive waste was found will switch to virtual learning
A study released by a chemical company found nuclear material in several places inside the elementary school. An Army Corps of Engineers official questioned the report saying the agency found no contamination at the school or areas nearby.
A study released by a chemical company found nuclear material in several places inside the elementary school. An Army Corps of Engineers official questioned the report saying the agency found no contamination at the school or areas nearby.
8-year-old boy saves choking classmate: ‘My dad taught me’
Garrett Brown said he knew exactly what to do when he saw his classmate choking during lunch.
Garrett Brown said he knew exactly what to do when he saw his classmate choking during lunch.
How to apply for student loan debt forgiveness
Wondering how to get the ball rolling on your student loan forgiveness? Here is the information you need to know.
Wondering how to get the ball rolling on your student loan forgiveness? Here is the information you need to know.
Heated exchanges as hundreds fill Dearborn School Board meeting over LGBTQ+ book debate
After Monday's Dearborn School Board meeting abruptly ended, people filled Stout Middle School to voice their thoughts about LGBTQ+ books deemed sexually explicit in school libraries.
After Monday's Dearborn School Board meeting abruptly ended, people filled Stout Middle School to voice their thoughts about LGBTQ+ books deemed sexually explicit in school libraries.
Student caught with gun at Belleville High School after posting videos with weapon
A Belleville High School student was caught with a gun Thursday. He told the police it was for protection at home.
A Belleville High School student was caught with a gun Thursday. He told the police it was for protection at home.
Dearborn schools' next meeting on LGBTQ books comes with seating cap, sign rules
Monday's meeting ended early after protesters piled into the conference room and became agitated with the board members. Many were disgruntled about books that discuss sexuality, but insisted they weren't being homophobic.
Monday's meeting ended early after protesters piled into the conference room and became agitated with the board members. Many were disgruntled about books that discuss sexuality, but insisted they weren't being homophobic.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer signs bipartisan bill giving thousands to incoming college students
Michigan Republicans and Democrats don't always agree but they found common ground on this item: making college more affordable for all.
Michigan Republicans and Democrats don't always agree but they found common ground on this item: making college more affordable for all.
Dearborn school board meeting ends after large crowd piles into conference room
Hundreds of people packed into the meeting, upset with the review process for how the district determines which books it allows in its libraries.
Hundreds of people packed into the meeting, upset with the review process for how the district determines which books it allows in its libraries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Some lawmakers have proposed adding gun detection technology to Michigan schools to reduce the likelihood of a shooting.