How Can Black Leaders in Washington Work With Trump Administration?
congress.gov During a presidential debate last year, then-candidate Donald Trump -- when asked about how he would promote racial...
University Presidents Criticize State, Federal Budget Allocations
Jake Neher/WDET State budgets don't rate higher education or research as top priorities, the presidents of three of Michigan's largest...
Mark Bernstein: “I’m Taking Every Step I Need to Take” to Run For Governor
Jake Neher/WDET There’s one name that’s coming up in many conversations on Mackinac Island this week as a potential Democratic candidate...
UM Receives $58M Grant to Improve Healthcare
WDET Marketing The University of Michigan has received a 58 million dollar grant to help push research and improvements in...
State Superintendent: Move Kids Up a Grade Because They’re Ready, Not Just Older
Photo Courtesy of Dearborn Public Schools State Superintendent Brian Whiston says it’s time to re-think how kids move through the school system...
Borders Books Legacy Leads to Helping Local Book Sellers
An organization that started with contributions from Borders Book Store employees is now helping independent book stores across the country....
U.S. Education Secretary Refuses to Ban Federal Funding for Schools that Discriminate
U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos will not say whether she would...
Ship Watchers Can Nerd Out in New Interactive Exhibit [VIDEO + PHOTOS]
Detroit's RiverWalk gets a lot of foot traffic. John Loftus, who runs the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority, estimates 3 million...
Catholic Parents, GOP Lawmakers Want to Challenge Ban on Money for Private Schools
Elizabeth Garrett The Michigan Court of Appeals has put a lawsuit regarding state money for private schools on hold while...
FRC Approves DPSCD Superintendent Contract
The Detroit Financial Review Commission had it’s chance Monday to weigh in on Detroit’s choice for superintendent. The board of...
How Do Toys Affect A Child’s Self-Image, View of Society?
Laura Weber Davis/WDET Recently, a two-year old girl in South Carolina went into a Target to pick out a doll. When she...
Former CNN Chairman & CEO Walter Isaacson on Roger Ailes’ Passing, Economic Disruption
Patrice Gilbert Walter Isaacson has had a long and hugely successful career in broadcast news. He was the managing editor...
