Free tuition program at Wayne State could potentially help 49,000 kids in Detroit schools
While the initial news may bring great press for the state school, it could have impacts that outlast anyone alive to celebrate the news. One professor from Wayne State said the "Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge," which would make tuition free for any Detroit resident graduating from a Detroit high school who gets accepted into the school, will play a big role in helping the city's comeback.
Wayne State University offering free tuition for Detroit 2020 graduates
Wayne State University is now offering free tuition to Detroit students.
Lake Orion's Students Offering Support urges less screen time for mental health
The end of lunch time doesn't just mean the fun is ending and the learning is starting up again. Instead, this lunch hour at Lake Orion High School is packed with a critical life lesson.
Here are the colleges with the happiest students, according to Princeton Review’s 2020 list
The rankings are based on feedback from students and published in the Prince Review’s 2020 edition of “The Best 385 Colleges.”
Defeat the Label looks to end school bullying, name-calling
You have seen the less images for generations. Bullying, specifically name-calling. Names or labels that are slapped on to kids.
Prepare U mental health program for teens helps break the stigma
"We had four suicides in two years with three children and one of our staff members," said Keith Garrison.
White Detroit high school teacher accused of calling black students slaves
A parent heard about what happened in class and wrote a Facebook post about it - and it struck a chord with a lot of Detroiters. It also got the attention of some school board members who called the allegations deeply concerning and unacceptable.
12-year-old motivational speaker comes to Oak Park, inspires others
Motivational speaker Demarjay Smith is in town - just 12-years-old, he's getting national attention on shows like Ellen. His YouTube videos have been viewed millions of times.
Seaholm High School fills the bus with canned food for Gleaners
Some Birmingham students spent the day Thursday stuffing a bus with food for those in need.
Middle school teacher investigated for quiz question referring to Trump as ‘idiot’
A Florida middle school teacher is under investigation after giving students a multiple-choice question about President Donald Trump that referred to him as an “idiot,” according to reports.
Marysville High School: Keep unvaccinated kids home due to chickenpox outbreak
A chickenpox outbreak has led a Michigan health department to ask parents of children who aren’t vaccinated to keep them home from school until they’re inoculated.
Education Sec. DeVos visits Detroit charter school, fires back at criticism
DeVos wants to be part of what she calls changing and correcting the narrative around what's happening in Detroit and other cities across the country.
Billionaire fulfills promise to pay off student loans for Morehouse Class of 2019
A billionaire technology investor and philanthropist is providing grants to wipe out the student debt of the entire 2019 class at Morehouse College.
12-year-old charged with making Melvindale school threats
A 12-year-old boy has been charged for the school threats which had Melvindale and North Allen Park schools closed for three days this week.
Police: Person of interest in Melvindale school threats arrested
Police have a person of interest in custody connected to a series of school threats made this week.
Troy company works with larger companies to help employees pay college debt
Do you think your employer would help you pay off your student loans? It may seem like a pipe dream for those of us with thousands of dollars in debt, but a Michigan company is hoping to help make that happen.