American Revolution historian Gordon S. Wood dies at 92 after being struck by car
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
FCC launches review of $3B school internet program over screen time concerns
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
Education Department abandons civil rights focus on Black students
The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.
The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Milan student exiting school bus nearly hit by passing driver who ignored stop sign
It was a close and scary call for a middle school student in Milan moments after stepping off a school bus. That was when a driver ignored the stop sign and nearly ran into him.
It was a close and scary call for a middle school student in Milan moments after stepping off a school bus. That was when a driver ignored the stop sign and nearly ran into him.
Sterling Heights preschooler brings handgun to Schwarzkoff Elementary, police say
A preschooler allegedly brought a handgun to school in Sterling Heights Tuesday morning, leading to police responding.
A preschooler allegedly brought a handgun to school in Sterling Heights Tuesday morning, leading to police responding.
Canvas cyberattack disrupts thousands of schools and colleges, including Michigan
A recent data breach is affecting Canvas, a program used by tens of thousands of schools across the country and here in Michigan.
A recent data breach is affecting Canvas, a program used by tens of thousands of schools across the country and here in Michigan.
Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Cyberattack targets multiple Michigan schools, universities in massive ransomware strike
Thousands of universities, including many in Michigan, were the victim of a massive third-party cyberattack.
Thousands of universities, including many in Michigan, were the victim of a massive third-party cyberattack.
School phone bans have little impact on academics or behavior, new study finds
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and discounts
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
2026 commencement speeches: See which celebrities are taking the stage
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
Disturbing stickers, anti-Semitic imagery found during Birmingham school event
A night dedicated to multiculturalism and learning about different backgrounds and ethnicities is now tainted by the discovery of disturbing imagery found at one of the tables.
A night dedicated to multiculturalism and learning about different backgrounds and ethnicities is now tainted by the discovery of disturbing imagery found at one of the tables.
College grads enter tough hiring market: Some tips to help with the job hunt
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
Wayne State hosts Neurodiverse Career Expo to help students thrive beyond the classroom
Multiple Metro Detroit organizations are teaming up to create an atmosphere filled with opportunities for neurodiverse students.
Multiple Metro Detroit organizations are teaming up to create an atmosphere filled with opportunities for neurodiverse students.
American Library Association’s challenged books list: The 11 titles targeted the most in 2025 for removal
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
30,000 student loan borrowers expected to receive discharges as the final deadline passes
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
Southeast Michigan school closures on April 15 after severe storms
Some school districts in Southeast Michigan have canceled classes Wednesday after severe storms overnight.
Some school districts in Southeast Michigan have canceled classes Wednesday after severe storms overnight.
Southfield schools adds 20 electric buses to their fleet
Multiple electric school buses are parked at Southfield Public Schools Transportation Center. They also have charging stations set up to prepare for when these buses leave this lot and get on the road.
Multiple electric school buses are parked at Southfield Public Schools Transportation Center. They also have charging stations set up to prepare for when these buses leave this lot and get on the road.