Parents upset as Troy school board votes to change middle school math track
The Troy school board voted to do away with the honors track for math in favor of a single track for all students.
Missouri teacher resigns after using racial slur; student who recorded it suspended
A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.
USDA considers chocolate milk ban in school cafeterias
The USDA's proposed change is part of new guidelines for healthier school meals for kids.
Focus: HOPE job training program prepares Metro Detroit participants for workforce
Focus: HOPE is seeking applicants for its job training program, which prepares people for work with Detroit employers, such as General Motors, Quicken Loans, and DTE.
At Milford elementary school, dads double as positive role models and security
Mr. Nick and Mr. Jerry fill more than a few roles within the Kurtz Elementary school district, giving them a chance to see their own kids while supporting dozens of others.
Federal student loan repayments to restart, education secretary confirms
'We're preparing our borrowers to restart" federal student loan repayments, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
14-year-old teen genius and business owner graduates with bachelor’s: ‘It was pretty easy’
Mike Wimmer, 14, who is also a member of MENSA, decided to pursue his bachelor’s to be taken more seriously.
Detroit learning center No Fear Cafe named Small Business Hero, receives $20K
Detroit learning center No Fear Cafe was named a Small Business Hero for the work it does to help the community.
Eastern Michigan University honors alum killed in Texas mall shooting
Eastern Michigan University is remembering and honoring Aishwarya Thatikonda, a recent graduate who was killed at a Texas mall over the weekend.
Watch: Henry Ford College graduate receives degree while in labor
A Henry Ford College student didn't let being in labor stop her from walking across the stage to receive her degree Saturday.
Massive walkout at Dearborn Heights' Annapolis High School after principal's sudden suspension
A popular principal at Dearborn Heights' Annapolis High School was suddenly suspended with no explanation as to why. On Tuesday, in a show of support, students got up and walked out of class.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic
According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.
Program linking students with disabilities to work reaches major milestone
The barriers for those with physical and mental disabilities make getting a job even more challenging. Here's how one program is helping people get into work.
Metro Detroit elementary honored with National School Library of the Year award
West Maple Elementary was recently named the 2023 National School Library of the Year by the American Association of School Libraries.
Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
Striking University of Michigan grad students detained after approaching school president at restaurant
Some protestors who are striking against the University of Michigan were detained Thursday after going to the restaurant where President Santa Ono was eating.
Bloomfield Hills superintendent announces retirement in midst of controversy spurred by guest speaker
The superintendent of Bloomfield Hills Schools announced his retirement this week, in the midst of controversy spurred by a guest speaker some called anti-Semitic.
Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Woodworking class in Metro Detroit fashions paddle boards for celebrities
The next celebrities expecting to receive a paddle board from the Metro Detroit students at Henry Ford II High School? Chip and Joanna Gaines.