New law signed by Whitmer bans smartphones in the classroom
This law bans smart phones in classroom settings — and what that will look like, will depend on each district.
This law bans smart phones in classroom settings — and what that will look like, will depend on each district.
Pentagon to end all military education programs at Harvard
The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.
The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.
NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Dearborn sets timeline for superintendent search, including meetings and survey for public input
Following the departure of Glenn Maleyko as he became the state superintendent, Dearborn Public Schools is kicking off its search for a new leader.
Following the departure of Glenn Maleyko as he became the state superintendent, Dearborn Public Schools is kicking off its search for a new leader.
Metro Detroit School Closings: Closures for Jan. 30
Dozens of schools in Metro Detroit are giving their students a three-day weekend as they will be closing on Friday.
Dozens of schools in Metro Detroit are giving their students a three-day weekend as they will be closing on Friday.
School closings: Superintendent on snow day limits, threshold to cancel class
Because the limit of school cancellation days are capped for districts, there comes a time when extending the semester to hit the required number of in-class days comes into play.
Because the limit of school cancellation days are capped for districts, there comes a time when extending the semester to hit the required number of in-class days comes into play.
Metro Detroit School Closings: Closures for Jan. 27
Nearly 100 school districts, including Detroit Public Schools, are closing for a second day in a row on Tuesday as wintry weather left messy roads and cold conditions.
Nearly 100 school districts, including Detroit Public Schools, are closing for a second day in a row on Tuesday as wintry weather left messy roads and cold conditions.
Metro Detroit school closings for Jan. 23
Arctic temperatures combined with some extra snowfall will cap off what has been a freezing start to the year in 2026. That means both snow days and cold days are on the table for the districts around the region.
Arctic temperatures combined with some extra snowfall will cap off what has been a freezing start to the year in 2026. That means both snow days and cold days are on the table for the districts around the region.
Is school canceled? How Michigan districts decide when to call off class
It's not always an easy decision to cancel class and there are several factors that go into a district deciding when to do so.
It's not always an easy decision to cancel class and there are several factors that go into a district deciding when to do so.
How Metro Detroit school districts decide when to call a snow day
For weeks, Southeast Michigan has dealt with cold, snowy temperatures, forcing many school districts to declare a snow day, keeping students and faculty away from campus to prioritize safety.
For weeks, Southeast Michigan has dealt with cold, snowy temperatures, forcing many school districts to declare a snow day, keeping students and faculty away from campus to prioritize safety.
Metro Detroit School Closings: Closures for Jan. 20
As temperatures begin to drop to dangerous conditions, some Metro Detroit schools are announcing closures for Tuesday.
As temperatures begin to drop to dangerous conditions, some Metro Detroit schools are announcing closures for Tuesday.
Student loans: Trump administration delays plan to withhold pay for borrowers in default
An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.
An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.
Students: Apply now for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program offering full tuition, books, room and board
Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program.
Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program.
Metro Detroit school closures for January 16
Dozens of schools around Metro Detroit are closed again Friday. View a live school closings list here.
Dozens of schools around Metro Detroit are closed again Friday. View a live school closings list here.
Metro Detroit School Closings: Detroit Public Schools closed Jan. 16 due to snow
All of Detroit Public Schools will be closed on Friday after a wintry end to the week, joining hundreds of other schools across Southeast Michigan.
All of Detroit Public Schools will be closed on Friday after a wintry end to the week, joining hundreds of other schools across Southeast Michigan.
Metro Detroit School Closings: Closures for Jan. 15
School closings are rolling in after another round of winter weather descended on Metro Detroit on Wednesday.
School closings are rolling in after another round of winter weather descended on Metro Detroit on Wednesday.
Detroit Public Schools assistant principal on leave amid disturbing allegations
An assistant principal was placed on a paid leave after accusations of inappropriate behavior towards students.
An assistant principal was placed on a paid leave after accusations of inappropriate behavior towards students.
Student loan borrowers in default face wage garnishment starting Jan. 7
The Department of Education will begin garnishing wages from borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans starting in early January.
The Department of Education will begin garnishing wages from borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans starting in early January.
Longtime educator weighs in on legislation aimed at increasing safety measures inside child care centers
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Concetta Lewis, Assistant Superintendent with Ann Arbor Public Schools, to discuss legislation aimed at increasing safety measures inside child care centers.
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Concetta Lewis, Assistant Superintendent with Ann Arbor Public Schools, to discuss legislation aimed at increasing safety measures inside child care centers.
Southfield child care center weighs in on legislation aimed at increasing safety measures
Jamie Sherrod sits down with JuneRachele, Owner of Major Child Care Academy to discuss legislation aimed at increasing safety measures inside child care centers.
Jamie Sherrod sits down with JuneRachele, Owner of Major Child Care Academy to discuss legislation aimed at increasing safety measures inside child care centers.