Wayne State offers master's program for professionals wanting to teach
Which is where a new program from Wayne State University comes in - a Teaching Residency for Urban Education - or the TRUE Project.
Detroit Durfee Elementary robotics team shines solving real world problems
Michigan has the most number of engineers per capita in America but what about the future? Look no further than Durfee Elementary in Detroit to find innovators who aren't even old enough to drive -- yet their solutions will impress you.
Proposal to reorganize some of Detroit's school system draws criticisms from teacher federation
The Detroit Public Schools Community District has a number of proposed changes being made by its superintendent. The amendments to the current system would reorganize the district in an effort to save money. However, the Detroit Federation of Teachers still has concerns about what the reorganization would mean for its membership.
Detroit school system proposes enhancements to 'quality seats'
Changes - and not closings - are being proposed for Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Performance is up as Detroit schools emerge from state control, federal oversight
Superintendent of Detroit Schools Dr. Nikolai Vitti is three years into his position at the district which is coming out of federal oversight for the first time in years.
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.
Detroit school board ramps up battle over Lansing DPS bailout plan
The Detroit school board is digging in against the Lansing DPS rescue plan
Young girl continues filling backpacks with school supplies
Despite her own health challenges, Hayleigh Baptista was just 6 years old when she started filling backpacks for local kids in need.
Some DPS parents, students & staff unhappy with DPS rescue package
Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to sign a $617 million rescue package for Detroit Public Schools. But the plan has a lot of critics both in Lansing and here in Detroit.