1st Black astronaut to walk in space speaks with, inspires Pontiac middle schoolers
"I guess the lesson there, is we all have dreams," he said. "We are all human beings, it doesn’t matter the color of your skin. What’s important is what’s up here, using this brain to accomplish whatever you want to."
Photos appear to show lap-dancing, paddling at Kentucky school homecoming event
A Kentucky school district has handed down discipline after photos of “inappropriate student-led activities” at a homecoming event made the rounds on social media.
Republican lawmakers pass school voucher bills Whitmer promises to veto
Students attending private schools could get up to $7,830 to pay for educational expenses. A financial review estimates as much as $500 million in state tax revenue could be cut.
Mom says her 6-year-old was called n-word on school bus, assaulted and spit on
Jazmine Gipson says this all happened Monday when her 6-year-old, Irvin, was coming home from Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary on a school bus.
Southfield school for special needs students goes remote due to staff shortage
The Kennedy Learning Center, located on Mt. Vernon said its students would be learning from home on Tuesday. It's unclear what prompted the staff shortage.
Schools forced to limit lunch options amid nationwide supply chain crisis
School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.
Pandemic impact on mental health of children creating alarming results say experts
Right now there is new awareness of a troubling trend brought on by the pandemic. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry declared a national emergency in children's mental health.
CDC to continue recommending masks in all schools, Walensky says
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.
Study: Michigan school districts without mask mandates have more COVID-19 cases
Michigan school districts that don't have mask mandates have higher COVID-19 case rates.
Ex-music professor at University of Michigan expected to plead guilty to sex charges
A former University of Michigan violin professor is expected to plead guilty to charges that he transported a female minor across state lines for sex.
Howell school board expels students charged with assaulting teen with autism
A video that surfaced in August showed the two students jumping a third, where they punched and kicked the victim multiple times. They've been charged as adults.
Michigan's only Historically Black College is getting resurrected
Lewis College of Business relocated to Detroit in 1939 as a member of the HBCU - Historically Black Colleges and Universities. But after its closure, there’s a renewed effort to bring life back to this campus.
MSU says nearly 90% of students, staff are vaccinated against COVID-19
Nearly 90% of students, faculty, and staff at Michigan State University have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Michigan State football player sues over ongoing suspension after sexual assault allegation
A Michigan State University football player has filed a lawsuit alleging the school was wrong to suspend him from the team indefinitely while investigating sexual assault allegations against him.
Western Michigan University loses appeal over athletes and virus vaccine requirement
An appeals court ruled in favor of athletes at Western Michigan University who sued to be allowed to play sports without getting a COVID-19 vaccination.
Warren schools warn TikTok challenge stunts will bring severe disciplinary action
"The challenge is to video record yourself hitting a staff member, and some of them throughout the year are very concerning,” he said. "One of them even includes touching people inappropriately on the breast."
University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel announces he will step down in June 2023
University of Michigan President Mark S. Schlissel announced that he will step down in June 2023, a year earlier than his previously announced appointment.
Oakland University president gifts $1M for scholarships
"If this is an academically talented student of any financial means, who is also someone who has achieved something beyond the academic domain," she said."So a student who has demonstrated some sort of leadership and has demonstrated an interest in service that means doing something in the community."
LIST: Michigan reports nearly 100 new school-related COVID-19 outbreaks
Michigan reports school-related COVID-19 outbreaks every Monday.
Eastpointe Middle School students return to school after teacher shortage
After a little more than a week of virtual learning, the doors are back open at Eastpointe Middle School.