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...

Primary Simulation Gives Cass Tech Students Glimpse of Voting Process

We’re a little over a month away from Michigan’s Democratic presidential primary, and just three days away from the first caucus...

The Metro Detroit Charter School with a Restaurant and Bakery

Rising Stars Academy in Center Line is both a school and a workplace. It trains adults with intellectual impairments for...

Former Teacher’s Advice On Joy In Class: Let Students Lead the Way

Carla Shalaby The book "Teaching When the World is on Fire" offers a collection of essays from educators about the politics...

Betsy DeVos, School Funding and Right to Literacy Are Flash Points in 2020

With the forthcoming elections, 2020 is certain to be a year filled with policy proposals and political debate.  Detroit Today with Stephen...

“OK, Boomer,” Here’s Lake Superior State University’s Annual Banished Words List

The U.S. House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump based on testimony that he wanted Ukraine to investigate former Vice...

Why Pro-Gambling Bills Are Becoming More of a Sure Bet at the State Capitol

Updated Dec. 20, 11:00 am ET: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has officially signed the bills legalizing sports betting and internet gambling...