Lawrence Tech, Wayne Westland Schools partner on $80,000 skilled trade scholarships

A new partnership between Lawrence Tech University and Wayne Westland Schools is going to make it easier for teens to carve out a trade skills career like welding, EMTs, chefs and mechanics.

Ballot drive launched to bypass Gov. Whitmer's veto of school voucher plan

The proposals would let Michigan students attend private schools and pay other educational expenses with scholarship accounts funded by people and corporations that would get equivalent income tax credits for their donations.

Southfield schools add 1 remote learning day a week

Fridays will be virtual learning days for students in the Southfield Public School District.

White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools

The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.

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.

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.

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.

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.