Whitmer announces $50 million in grants for before- and after-school programs
More than a three quarters of a million kids don't have access to out-of-school programs. A large infusion of money hopes to change that.
Kindergarten enrollment lags since COVID-19 pandemic. Some parents don't see the point
For many families, kindergarten is no longer the assumed first step in a child’s formal education, another sign of the way the pandemic and online learning upended the U.S. school system.
Fixing Michigan's population problem means reworking education, adding public transit, council says
Michigan is heading in the wrong direction. But these three recommendations could reverse a decades-long problem, according to a state-convened group.
Partnership with Henry Ford College guarantees nursing students jobs at Corewell Health
Henry Ford College and Corewell Health have joined forces to address the ongoing nursing shortage through a partnership that ensures hands-on training and employment opportunities at Corewell.
Improving literacy in Detroit with the Detroit Sports Commission
Eighth graders across the country are currently reading below proficiency level pre-pandemic and it hasn’t gotten any better.
Major changes coming to federal financial aid form
Also called the FAFSA, the updated changes will make the massive form easier to fill out while also expanding access to families interested in financial support for college - an increasingly large expense for anyone heading to college.
39 staff at Wayne-Westland School District laid off after discovery of major budget shortfall
It's unclear how the district managed to overspend by $28 million, but said the discrepancy was found during an audit.
UM Ann Arbor student resolutions ask university to take stance on Israel-Hamas war
The resolutions stemmed from petitions with enough signatures to be included on the ballot for the U of M Student Central Government elections. Voting is open to approximately 50,000 students on campus, until Thursday night.
Dept. of Education launches probe into antisemitic, anti-Muslim discrimination at schools
Six colleges and one school district are under investigation for these alleged incidents amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Oxford School Board comments on shooting report, parents express ongoing concerns
The school board apologized to all Oxford students, the victims, families, and staff in a meeting on Tuesday. However, numerous parents expressed that an apology alone is insufficient; they are calling for the removal of board members.
$17M budget deficit discovered after Wayne-Westland school district thought it had surplus
The Wayne-Westland Community Schools District is forced to make budget changes after a $17 million budget deficit was recently discovered. The district thought it had a surplus, but the review of finances revealed the massive shortfall.
Parents demand answers from Wayne-Westland school district following $17M budget shortfall
Many parents voiced their frustration at Wayne-Westland Community Schools officals after an audit revealed a budget shortfall of $17.6 million.
Hundreds of high school girls carve career paths at EMU STEM event
For 13 years, Eastern Michigan University's Digital Divas programs have been introducing middle and high school girls to STEM through hands-on workshops. About 600 girls participated on Friday.
Education Department punishes student loan servicer for error that made 800,000 borrowers delinquent
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
Beloved teacher's reassignment from Westland high school outrages students, parents
Students and parents of John Glenn High School protested the transfer of Dave Daly Thursday since the English teacher was a favorite of many in the district.
DPSCD Superintendent highlights student improvement in Detroit schools
During his State of the Schools address, DPSCD Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti expressed that students are making advancements in literacy and test scores. However, there is still a lot of work to be done.
Here are the states with the most student loan debt
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
Hamtramck Public School campus closes after receiving threat
Hamtramck Public Schools reported that a threat was directed towards its Dickinson West Elementary and Kosciuszko Middle School campus over the weekend. In order to ensure the safety of students and staff, the district closed the campus on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
US companies increasingly eliminate college degrees as requirement amid 'out-of-control' school costs
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
High school ACT test scores drop to 30-year low
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.