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...
Wayne State Holds Cycling Benefit for Homeless Students
Jake Neher/WDET Wayne State University's third annual urban cycling event, the 2017 Baroudeur, will be held on Saturday, August 19th....
UM Alumni Association Increases Diversity Scholarship by $30 Million
Laura Weber Davis/WDET Underrepresented minority enrollment -- and particularly that of Black students -- has slumped at the University of...
Partnerships, Not Closures, Set to Begin with Michigan’s Struggling Schools
Jake Neher/WDET The state is stepping in to help struggling schools instead of closing them. Earlier this year 38 schools...
School Reform Officer In the Running for TN Superintendent Post
The State School Reform Officer is in the running for a new job. Natasha Baker is one of 9 finalists...