President Trump expresses interest in dismantling the Department of Education
President Donald Trump's interest in dismantling the Department of Education could come sooner rather than later. What does this mean?
Pontiac School District addresses rumors of school closures and changes
Rumors of potential widespread changes in the Pontiac School District spark fear and uncertainty as the district’s superintendent is speaking out to squash the rumors.
Whitmer to propose phone limitations in K-12 classrooms in State of the State
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is going to use part of her State of the State address on Wednesday to push for bipartisan support of limiting cell phone usage in schools.
Michigan Dems denounce Trump's plans to dismantle education department
"I'm about as qualified to run the WWE as Linda McMahon is to run the DOE," one Michigan lawmaker said of Trump's pick to run the agency.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
MSHSL's transgender athlete policy under investigation by US Department of Education
The United States Department of Education announced an investigation into the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) after the state organization previously said it will allow students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.
How far COVID set students back: State-by-state report card
New data offers a look at how students nationwide are performing academically following the pandemic. Here's what the report found.
Meadow Brook Hall vandalism: Oakland University police searching for suspect
Police from Oakland University are on the search for a suspect who allegedly vandalized a historic national landmark while attempting a break-in.
River Rouge school fight leaves student hospitalized: Mother looking for answers
A fight between middle schoolers at Sabbath Middle School left one student hospitalized and an angry mother asking questions.
Auburn Hills school lockdowns: Alleged teen stabbing incident sparks safety concerns
Multiple schools were on lockdown in Auburn Hills on Tuesday after an alleged stabbing during a fight between two teens.
Study: Teens spend 90 minutes on phones during school day, raising concerns
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
Nation’s Report Card reveals reading scores continue to decline: ‘A heartbreaking reality’
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
Lawrence Tech course prepares women for leadership roles
A new course at Lawrence Technological University is helping women advance their careers and achieve leadership roles.
Trump signs executive order aiming to cut federal funding for ‘woke’ schools
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
Is FAFSA paused? What we know about federal loan freeze
The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.
Fort Worth ISD substitute teacher urges ICE to remove students from high school
Fort Worth ISD is looking into a teacher's social media post urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to go to North Side High School to remove students believed to be in the U.S. illegally.
Michigan school bus carrying children crashes into ditch, minor injuries reported
A school bus in Augusta Township slid off the road and crashed into a ditch on Talladay Road after the driver made a slight turn while taking students home.
Southeast Michigan school closings list: Hundreds of schools closed Tuesday, Wednesday due to bitter cold
As temperatures remain below zero, with the wind making it even colder, hundreds of Southeast Michigan schools are closed.