Cass Tech grad awarded over $1M in scholarships
Cass Technical High School graduate Anyla Harrington has earned $1.6 million in college scholarships and is set to attend Alabama State University on a full ride, crediting her school and the non-profit TeenHYPE for her success.
Cass Technical High School graduate Anyla Harrington has earned $1.6 million in college scholarships and is set to attend Alabama State University on a full ride, crediting her school and the non-profit TeenHYPE for her success.
Student loan delinquencies dropping credit scores: What to know
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Cass Tech graduate overcomes challenges to earn University of Michigan scholarship
A Cass Tech graduate from Southwest Detroit almost fell through the cracks, struggling in school, facing cultural hurdles, and being in classrooms where she didn’t always see herself.
A Cass Tech graduate from Southwest Detroit almost fell through the cracks, struggling in school, facing cultural hurdles, and being in classrooms where she didn’t always see herself.
China’s rare earth minerals included in new trade deal, Trump says
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Taxing Michigan's rich to pay for schools part of potential ballot proposal
The "Invest in MI Kids" could help funnel $1.7 billion into Michigan schools if approved by voters. But the proposal is still a ways from being approved.
The "Invest in MI Kids" could help funnel $1.7 billion into Michigan schools if approved by voters. But the proposal is still a ways from being approved.
Maine grandmother graduates college at 88 years old
An 88-year-old grandmother in Maine showed the world it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.
An 88-year-old grandmother in Maine showed the world it’s never too late to achieve your dreams.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s latest ban on Harvard’s international students
A federal judge late Thursday temporarily blocked a proclamation by President Donald Trump that banned foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard University.
A federal judge late Thursday temporarily blocked a proclamation by President Donald Trump that banned foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard University.
Former Michigan governor proposes effort to turn state's education around
Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has been out of political office since 2018. Now, seven years after his term ended as governor, Snyder is spearheading a new ballot initiative to ?do something for our kids?.
Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has been out of political office since 2018. Now, seven years after his term ended as governor, Snyder is spearheading a new ballot initiative to ?do something for our kids?.
'I'm livid,' Detroit Job Corps sudden closure leaves students scrambling
The Detroit Job Corps program has unexpectedly shut down, and many who live on the campus now have nowhere to go.
The Detroit Job Corps program has unexpectedly shut down, and many who live on the campus now have nowhere to go.
'Money Matters' Detroit program in need of help to make a change in Washington D.C.
A real-life money crisis is pushing a group of Detroit students in another direction. Instead of panicking, they're pivoting.
A real-life money crisis is pushing a group of Detroit students in another direction. Instead of panicking, they're pivoting.
From 'Goosebumps' to 'Captain Underpants': The story and nostalgia behind the Scholastic Book Fair
Book fairs are not only fun but they provide a much-needed resource for schools that are underfunded.
Book fairs are not only fun but they provide a much-needed resource for schools that are underfunded.
Detroit youth program in need of help getting to D.C.
Young is class president and about to graduate from Pershing High School, and set to head over to Wayne State to study elementary education. But in just two weeks, Young and 40 other students from Money Matters for Youth are going to Washington, D.C. Now that opportunity is in jeopardy because financial problems for their sponsor got in the way.
Young is class president and about to graduate from Pershing High School, and set to head over to Wayne State to study elementary education. But in just two weeks, Young and 40 other students from Money Matters for Youth are going to Washington, D.C. Now that opportunity is in jeopardy because financial problems for their sponsor got in the way.
Detroit graduate secures 80+ college offers, $1.3M in scholarships
Dozens of Detroit seniors are graduating with their diplomas in hand, but one graduate is crossing the stage with more than 80 offers from colleges.
Dozens of Detroit seniors are graduating with their diplomas in hand, but one graduate is crossing the stage with more than 80 offers from colleges.
Royal Oak senior wins full ride scholarship for his determination amid disability
A Royal Oak High School senior got the surprise of a lifetime one day before he graduated when he learned that he beat nearly 300 applicants to receive a full-ride scholarship.
A Royal Oak High School senior got the surprise of a lifetime one day before he graduated when he learned that he beat nearly 300 applicants to receive a full-ride scholarship.
Trump administration stops scheduling of new student visa interviews
The suspension of visa interviews is intended to be temporary and won’t apply to applicants who already had scheduled their visa interviews, according to a U.S. official.
The suspension of visa interviews is intended to be temporary and won’t apply to applicants who already had scheduled their visa interviews, according to a U.S. official.
Proposed Head Start funding cuts could hurt Michigan's neediest children
Head Start helps kids from low income families access education. The program is now in jeopardy amid proposed cuts from the Trump administration.
Head Start helps kids from low income families access education. The program is now in jeopardy amid proposed cuts from the Trump administration.
Trump reportedly intends to cancel all federal funds for Harvard
A letter calls for federal agencies to end contracts with the Ivy League School totaling $100 million.
A letter calls for federal agencies to end contracts with the Ivy League School totaling $100 million.
Spanish instructions cut from Royal Oak Elementary Schools, draws backlash from parents
It was a decision to cut Spanish instruction from Royal Oak Elementary Schools, and now it has drawn backlash from parents.
It was a decision to cut Spanish instruction from Royal Oak Elementary Schools, and now it has drawn backlash from parents.
Macomb County woman charged with firearm violation after teen allegedly brings gun to school
Three students from Center Line High School were charged and accused of bringing a loaded handgun to campus and taking photos with it on May 13.
Three students from Center Line High School were charged and accused of bringing a loaded handgun to campus and taking photos with it on May 13.
Supreme Court blocks launch of nation's first public religious school
Oklahoma cannot proceed with opening the nation’s first publicly funded religious school after a 4-4 Supreme Court vote.
Oklahoma cannot proceed with opening the nation’s first publicly funded religious school after a 4-4 Supreme Court vote.