Supreme Court hears arguments about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
White student sues Howard University for $2 million over racial discrimination
A White student at Howard University’s law school is suing the institution for racial discrimination, alleging the school created a "hostile education environment."
Bogus nursing school issued 8,000 fake degrees, feds say
According to court documents, the schools issued nearly 8,000 fake nursing degrees to customers who paid around $17,000. Some people who say they took classes are losing their degrees.
Student, 76, finishes doctorate more than 50 years after starting
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw school district testing program to help teacher shortage
A new program between Eastern Michigan University and the Washtenaw Intermediate School District will train teachers to help with the shortage.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Whitmer's budget proposal to include free school meals for all public school students
A restaurant owner's mission to rid school districts of student lunch debt is gaining traction in Lansing.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
MSU's Adulting 101 classes are free to teach things like building credit, insurance, and taxes
"We offer a lot on budgeting and understanding credit," said Michelle Neff, Michigan State University Extension. "We have one coming up on taxes in your paycheck. We also have another one coming up and insurances and understanding health insurance."
Southfield's Stevenson Elementary has one-of-a-kind STEM classroom
In the span of three years, United Way Southeast Michigan, numerous community partners and volunteers transformed a classroom into what’s called a “Creative Makerspace” for STEM learning or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
AI detection tool launched by ChatGPT makers OpenAI amid school cheating fears
The AI detection tool is responding to fears that ChatGPT's artificial intelligence ability to write just about anything could fuel cheating in schools.
Additional state education funding comes amid disinterest in teaching profession
Dearborn schools have boosted incentives for those interested in becoming teachers. For example, partnering with local colleges and universities to help students complete their education, by easing their financial burden.
ChatGPT may be smart enough to graduate law school
Many school districts and colleges are still scrambling to figure out how to set policies on if and how ChatGPT can be used.
Educator: Whitmer's Pre-K for All plan a 'huge step' for Michigan families
"Having all students have access to it I think is really beneficial," Roberson said. "Students are starting to learn their sounds their phonetic awareness and having that with a certified teacher allows students to be able to enter into a kindergarten program well-prepared."
Whitmer to announce education plan to provide pre-k school to all 4-year-olds
Among the many big plans Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will discuss at her State of the State will be expanding education opportunities for young kids.
Michigan school districts receive millions to hire 195 resource officers
Concerns over school safety have skyrocketed since the mass shooting at Oxford High School in 2021.
Watch: 100-year-old woman graduates high school in 'most memorable' ceremony
Pearl Neumann received her high school diploma in December 2022 after leaving school to work on her family’s farm.
Violent threats keep canceling class for Macomb County-area school
An anti-Semitic note directed at the new dean of students caused the employee to resign last year and cancel class. Now, another note concerning a student bringing a gun to school has canceled class after police failed to make contact with the individual.
US proposes changes that would cut payments for many student loan borrowers — here's who would benefit
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.