Many Schools Are Closed Fri., March 13 Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all schools in Michigan to close for three weeks starting March 16 to prevent the...

This Math Professor Serves Up 1,200 Digits of Pi

Meta Stange/WDET If you've ever baked a pie and wanted to measure its roundness, then you need to know something...

Ferndale Schools Seek Bond For School Renovation on Election Day

Tuesday’s election isn’t just about the Democratic Presidential Primary. Ferndale Public Schools has a 10-year / 120-million dollar bond proposal...

These Detroit Researchers Are Studying the Cosmos, Seeking Answers

We're entering a new era of space exploration in the United States. Private firms are pushing the boundaries of what...

School Closings for Feb. 27, 2020

Check this page frequently for updates February 27, 2020 is another school day for many children in southeast Michigan, though...

Michigan Spends More on Prisons Than Higher Education, And Smaller Schools Are Hurting

There’s a new push to close a wide gap in state funding for universities. Oakland University says no school should...

School Closings for Feb. 26, 2020

February 26 is a snow day for students across southeast Michigan. The National Weather Service is forecasting up to five...

When Traumatic Events Occur, Teachers Face Student Concerns

When school shootings, natural disasters or incidents of police brutality make the news, students take their concerns about that news...

How Trigger Warnings Could Worsen Anxiety Among Students

By now you’ve likely heard the term "trigger warning."  It’s become an increasingly common disclaimer at the start of any...

Rep. Haley Stevens: State of the Union ‘Divisive,’ Should Focus on Education, Infrastructure

Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens was in the House chamber watching President Trump deliver his third State of the Union Address...

The Environment, Criminal Justice and Education Stories to Watch in 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spent lots of time talking about roads, jobs, and healthcare during her State of the State speech....

Duggan Says Whitmer ‘Quickly Becoming the Auto Jobs Governor’

Gov. Whitmer is "quickly becoming the auto jobs governor," Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said Wednesday night on the floor of...