Michigan school principal resigns after he made 51 grade changes, investigation finds
Mike Gilchrist had led the west Michigan school since 2001. He resigned last week following an investigation that he made dozens of grade changes without teacher consent.
Ferris State defends decision to suspend professor over profanity-filled video
Professor Barry Mehler said the provocative language and encouragement of students to skip in-person class was meant to "get their juices flowing."
Detroit Public Schools to invest $700 million to update buildings
COVID-19 relief funding will be used to upgrade Detroit schools, build new buildings, and reactivate some closed buildings.
Survey shows 'Staffing at a breaking point' for Michigan teachers, impacting morale
"The educator shortage is having an impact on students and educators alike," said Paula Herbart. "Michigan teachers, support staff, and other public school employees are at a breaking point."
Michigan Lottery contributed $1.41 billion to School Aid Fund in 2021
It's the most money the Michigan Lottery has ever contributed to the school's education fund.
Don't make 'kill lists,' Macomb County prosecutor warns students
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said his office has received reports from police about “kill lists” made by students.
Michigan counties rescinding school mask orders; Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne to lift mandate Feb. 28
The health division at the county said a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, as well as increasing vaccination rates as the reason for lifting the order.
Ingham County drops mask mandate as other Michigan counties weigh similar move
Michigan county health departments are weighing whether to lift mandated face covering rules at schools, following a decline in the COVID-19 cases from the omicron surge.
Substitute teacher removed from Farmington High School after making racist comment toward Black student
A substitute teacher at Farmington High School was recorded making a racist comment to a Black student.
Education leaders around state talk need for Whitmer's proposed $2.3B proposal
"It wasn’t caused by the pandemic it was just exacerbated by the pandemic," said Dr. Kevin Miller, St. Clair RESA.
AT&T contributes $50K for Connected Learning Center in Detroit
Detroit is the fifth city to have a Connected Learning Center. AT&T plans to open 20 in underserved communities nationwide.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposes $2.3 billion to entice more teachers
Full-time K-12 public employees would get $2,000 and an additional $2,000 if they came back to the district next year. Counselors and social workers would also get bonuses.
Family sues after Metro Detroit 4th grader burned by scalding water when teacher left kettle unattended
A family is suing a teacher and Grand Rapids-based EDUStaff after a girl was severely burned at an Eastpointe elementary school.
Former University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel returns to faculty role after firing
Mark Schlissel, who was fired from his role as president of the University of Michigan earlier this month, will return to his faculty role as of now.
Oakland University tells 5,500 students they received full scholarships by mistake
Oakland University says prospective students received messages that they had been awarded a full tuition scholarship but it was sent in error.
Michigan men plead guilty to stealing Amazon rental textbooks, selling them for profit
Three Michigan men pleaded guilty to stealing Amazon rental textbooks then selling them for more than they paid to rent them.
Central Michigan University awards dozens full-ride scholarships after mistake
The school said a message mistakenly announcing dozens of scholarships award winners had "inadvertently" gone out. The prospective students will receive scholarships anyways.
Michigan school district says there are no litter boxes in bathrooms for students who 'identify as furries'
A Michigan school district addressed rumors that there are litter boxes in bathrooms for students who identify as "furries."
A shorter, digital SAT test: What you need to know about changes to the college entrance examination
Officials with the organization responsible for the SAT college entrance exam have unveiled some major changes to the exam, including their decision to do away with paper-and-pencil tests. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming changes.
West Michigan school tech chief accused of stealing $900K+ pleads no contest to embezzlement
A school official accused of stealing more than $900,000 in Grand Haven pleaded no contest Monday to embezzlement.