Defeat the Label looks to end school bullying, name-calling

You have seen the less images for generations. Bullying, specifically name-calling. Names or labels that are slapped on to kids.

White Detroit high school teacher accused of calling black students slaves

A parent heard about what happened in class and wrote a Facebook post about it - and it struck a chord with a lot of Detroiters. It also got the attention of some school board members who called the allegations deeply concerning and unacceptable. 

12-year-old motivational speaker comes to Oak Park, inspires others

Motivational speaker Demarjay Smith is in town - just 12-years-old, he's getting national attention on shows like Ellen. His YouTube videos have been viewed millions of times.

Middle school teacher investigated for quiz question referring to Trump as ‘idiot’

A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.

Marysville High School: Keep unvaccinated kids home due to chickenpox outbreak

A chickenpox outbreak has led a Michigan health department to ask parents of children who aren’t vaccinated to keep them home from school until they’re inoculated.

Education Sec. DeVos visits Detroit charter school, fires back at criticism

DeVos wants to be part of what she calls changing and correcting the narrative around what's happening in Detroit and other cities across the country.

Billionaire fulfills promise to pay off student loans for Morehouse Class of 2019

A billionaire technology investor and philanthropist is providing grants to wipe out the student debt of the entire 2019 class at Morehouse College.

12-year-old charged with making Melvindale school threats

A 12-year-old boy has been charged for the school threats which had Melvindale and North Allen Park schools closed for three days this week.

Troy company works with larger companies to help employees pay college debt

Do you think your employer would help you pay off your student loans? It may seem like a pipe dream for those of us with thousands of dollars in debt, but a Michigan company is hoping to help make that happen.

Back to school fashions on a budget
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Denise Kort, owner of Connie's Children's Shop in St. Clair Shores, joined us on The Nine to show us some back to school fashions on a budget.

Back to school shopping with Von Maur
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We all remember the excitement that went into planning our first week of outfits.

Easy fixes for the 4 common school lunch issues
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Beaumont Dietitian Christa Byrd joins us in the FOX 2 Cooking School with ways to combat common issues with your child's school lunch.

Jermaine Dupri, Bow Wow honored with The Spirit of Detroit Award
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While in town to promote his concert tour SoSoSUMMER 17, Jermaine Dupri and Bow Wow were surprised by Detroit councilmember Mary Sheffield to be honored with The Spirit of Detroit Award.