Taylor schools closing on Fridays over summer break
In a letter to the community, Supt. Michael Wegher said the district will reduce costs on utilities and other expenses related to opening the buildings for a fifth day.
Which college degrees can land you a job in 2024?
As the new academic year approaches, many college students are undecided about their majors, considering factors like job opportunities. A study by UTS Online identifies the most and least employable degrees in the United States.
105-year-old woman earns master's from Stanford University
Virginia “Ginger" Hislop earned a master's degree in education from Stanford University this weekend at 105 years young.
"I was outraged': Video shows Ypsilanti principal grabbing, pulling 9-year-old
Kissimmee Reeves said her daughter was grabbed and pulled by the principal at Ypsilanti International Elementary School back in Nov. 2023. The incident was captured on video.
Detroit Horse Power plans urban equestrian center at long-vacant site
Detroit Horse Power plans to build the country's largest urban equestrian center later this year after the Detroit Public Schools Community District approved a sale of 14 acres of land.
Mother, daughter earn high school diplomas at same ceremony
Graduating from high school is a huge milestone in life. For one Metro Detroit family, it's a bit extra special this year.
Early Learning Coalition aims to help parents of young children
As part of its revival, the Early Learning Coalition has launched a new website with resources for parents of children ages birth through five years old.
Students plan rally after Grosse Pointe school board declines to recognize Gun Violence Awareness Day
Students at Grosse Pointe North plan to rally Friday morning after the school board declined to recognize Gun Violence Awareness Day, which is June 7.
Map: Several states offer, or may offer, free child care for early educators
Child care remains unaffordable and hard to find across the country, but as federal relief funds wind down, states like New Mexico, Washington, and Kentucky are introducing their own solutions to expand free preschool and early education, creating sustainable funding sources with bipartisan support.
Milford teen set to graduate with perfect attendance
Ellie DeYoung hasn't missed a day of school in four years.
Lincoln Park bilingual education teacher honored with Unsung Educator Award
While calling little attention to herself, Ahmad has worked tirelessly for 13 years to serve Lincoln Park’s growing multilingual learner population, taking on the role of teacher, coach, translator, counselor and director for the district’s multilingual learners.
Dearborn Heights student earns nearly $10 million in scholarships
Star International Academy announced this week that Ahmed Jawad, a graduating senior, has earned $9,926,344 in scholarships, setting a new record for the district.
Washington educator wins $200,000 jackpot after Teacher Appreciation Week
Each year, "Teacher Appreciation Week" is observed during the month of May — and for one preschool teacher in Washington state, her "appreciation" came in the form of some good luck from the universe.
Kids can get free pizza this summer by reading
Pizza Hut’s summer reading program – Camp Book It – is back for its 40th year.
Is college worth it? Here's what Americans think in new survey
Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.
Maps of school teacher salary averages for 2024
Adjusted for inflation, teachers are reportedly making 5% less than they did 10 years ago. Here’s how average teacher salaries measure up to each state’s minimum living wage threshold.
Troy teachers fight for new contract as end of school year looms
With only a couple of weeks left in the school year, Troy teachers are fighting for a new contract that includes better wages and working conditions.
Recruitment underway for Girls State program, held by Michigan chapter of American Legion Auxiliary
What would American democracy look like in the hands of teenage girls?
Community protests cuts, layoffs in Ann Arbor schools as school board votes
“We feel a little bit bamboozled," said Terese Nguyen, a parent.
Here are the smartest US states, according to 2024 study
Do you live in America’s smartest state? The ranking includes factors like average IQ, graduation rates, and SAT and ACT scores.