Can Standardized Tests Tell Us What’s Working – And What’s Not – in Michigan Schools?

Laura Weber Davis/WDET This week, the Michigan Department of Education released results from last year’s standardized test scores for Michigan students....

Michigan Senator says Workers Must Acquire New Skills

Quinn Klinefelter/WDET Michigan U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow says there are many good-paying jobs in the state that are not being...

Consumers Energy Gifts $1M to Flint Students

WDET Marketing Consumers Energy Foundation and the Flint Now Foundation has announced a two million dollar commitment to the future...

This Historic Barn is Looking for a New Home

Oakland County plans to sell a barn that could date back 185 years. But there’s a catch to the sale, the...

Do We Need More or Less Argument? University of Windsor Says More

Jake Neher/WDET Let’s say -- for the sake of argument -- that a reasonable and persuasive debate plays an important part...

Eclipse 101: How and Where to Watch [VIDEO]

Maybe you've heard about the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. Eclipses of the sun aren't uncommon. They usually happen...

What’s Really in the Water Along Lakes St. Clair and Erie

Researchers are looking for citizen scientists to help collect water samples along the southern Ontario coast tomorrow (8/19). It’s part...

State Board Has Sweeping Power Over Michigan Education. Is It in Limbo?

Michigan Department of Education The State Board of Education doesn’t often make headlines in Michigan. But the state constitution gives...

Teaching Grit vs. Empathy

Laura Weber-Davis, WDET Picture this scenario… a child in a classroom can’t sit still or pay attention while a teacher...

Detroiters Hope for More Jobs, Inclusive Investment as Election Primary Looms

Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET Detroit voters are preparing to select the finalists who will vie for key elected positions during the city’s...

Head Start Programs Looking for Staff

Detroit’s largest early childhood learning program is looking for help. The Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan and Head Start plan...

New Public School Employee Retirement Plan to Take Effect Next Year

Jake Neher/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder has signed into law controversial changes to the state’s public school employee retirement system. Starting in...