Nationwide book bans hit record levels in 2023, American Library Association reports
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
10 Michigan universities sign pact guaranteeing admission for students with 3.0 GPAs
Oakland University is one of the 10 schools that's signed the pact. Here are the other nine.
13-year-old charged, denied bond after threatening Macomb County elementary school
A 13-year-old is facing charges after making threats toward a Macomb County elementary school over the weekend.
Teachers, school employees can get a free slice of pie Friday at Achatz
Teachers and other school staff just need to show their school IDs on Friday to get a free slice of pie at Achatz's pie shops.
Tutors in high demand due to Covid-era learning loss
Normalcy remains out of reach for many families, despite health rules from pandemic no longer in effect.
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy provides free alternative education to at-risk teens - How to apply
The Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) is accepting applications for the next session of the program, which helps at-risk students get back on track.
Student loan interest resumes September as pause on payments nears end
The return of fall also means the return of student loan payments. Here's what that means for borrowers.
Nessel declines to review legality of Whitmer's new education department
The State Board of Education voted 8-0 for the superintendent to request an opinion from Dana Nessel on if MiLEAP is constitutional.
LEGO Braille Bricks, meant to help children learn, now available to anyone
The bumps on each brick are arranged to correspond to the numbers and letters in the Braille system, with the printed version of the symbol or letter printed below the bumps.
Covid worsened bullying habits. Programs like Defeat the Label hope to turn that around
One family's experience underscores how bullying has changed over time, and how the pandemic's isolation made it worse.
Incoming Detroit elementary students treated to free backpacks, haircuts, and ice cream
School is almost here and kids were bouncing off the walls with excitement at the backpack giveaway Monday - or they just wanted the ice cream.
Detroit Federation of Teachers reaches tentative agreement with DPSCD
A special informational meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. to deliver the agreement to all members.
Experts: Parents need child vaccinations on their back-to-school checklist
The new school year is almost here and health officials are urging parents to consider getting their kids up-to-date on their shots.
Amid falling vaccination rates, Michigan doctors implore parents to inoculate kids ahead of school
Fewer kids are getting their full recommended series of shots, which is opening up some communities to greater risks of influenza, measles, mumps, and rubella.
US colleges want to 'ChatGPT-proof' all assignments to stop cheating
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots have become the go-to source for cheating in college.
Over 800,000 borrowers receiving billions of dollars in student loan debt forgiveness
The Biden administration announced in July that it would provide $39 billion in loan forgiveness for borrowers.
Macomb Community College unveils $40M revamped tech center
With four-year colleges getting too expensive and a demand for recruits in the trade sector, Macomb Community College is hoping to attract the next generation of students.
Brilliant Detroit provides learning hubs to help nurture early childhood development
“We repurpose a house and make that house into a hub," Eagleton said. "Think about that place you went to as a child that doesn’t exist anymore you find that here and you find everything you need to be successful in life."
New school bus route is a 'disaster,' Kentucky superintendent admits. Last kids got home at 10 pm
The Courier Journal reports the disaster came after major changes to school bus routes and school start times this year.
Expert gives smart saving tips on back-to-school shopping
Families shopping for back-to-school on average are expected to spend $890 this year on school supplies, give or take. Professor Danagoulian said we can blame inflation for that.