Trump executive orders focus on education, targeting colleges, job training, AI
President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on Wednesday targeting education.
Michigan phone ban in schools: Lawmakers weigh bill that would limit usage in class
Under the proposal, phones would be banned for everyone fifth grade and under. It would be different for older students, however.
Did you default on your student loans? What to know as collections resume
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here’s what you need to know.
Student loan collections to resume next month: What to know
The Education Department will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting next month.
Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep amid growing mental health crisis
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
Dallas school shooting: Teen suspect arrested, charged with aggravated assault mass shooting
A 17-year-old turned himself in after a mass shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School that left at least 4 students injured. Police released new details, saying he was let in through an unsecured door before opening fire.
Harvard says no to Trump demands: What to know about $2B funding freeze
Harvard said no to the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus, and the government said it would freeze more than $2.2 billion in funding. Here's what to know about the situation.
A.1. responds after Linda McMahon mistakes it with AI
Linda McMahon recently mistakenly referred to AI as A1 a number of times when speaking at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit last week.
Pre-K teacher investigated for giving kids gummies before nap time
Parents reported "their children feeling sleepier and napping during the day when they normally wouldn’t," according to a search warrant.
Record-breaking $50 million donation made to Wayne State from alum
"If I hadn’t come here, I would never had the opportunity to start my business and I wouldn’t have met my wife who’s standing next to me today, and life would be very different," he said.
Trump administration pulls $42M from Michigan schools for pre-approved projects, state says
27 school districts in Michigan had been pre-approved for projects they were told the federal government would reimburse them for. The U.S. Department of Education sent a note last week the deadline to apply for reimbursement had been moved up by a year - to last Friday.
Student loan repayment plan applications reopened by Education Department: What to know
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday reopened online applications for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers.
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy accepting applications for free program for at-risk teens
The Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) is accepting applications for the next session of the program, which helps at-risk students get back on track.
Student loans to be managed by Small Business Administration, Trump says
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Michigan lawmakers react to Trump's order, dismantling the Department of Education
Republicans and Democrats in Michigan are reacting to plans to dismantle the Department of Education, which was signed in an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Trump signs order to 'begin eliminating' Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
Harvard to offer free tuition for families earning less than $200K
Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.
Trump's anti-DEI crusade targets more than 50 universities: See the full list
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
Governor Whitmer announces record enrollment for PreK students in Michigan
The cost of childcare and early education can really be a grind, especially for families living paycheck to paycheck in Michigan. That’s why Governor Gretchen Whitmer is touting her free ‘PreK for All' program, which has seen increased enrollment over two years.
Study reveals impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on kindergarteners' development
Researchers in a recent study found that the pandemic had an effect on kindergartners social skills and cognitive development.