Michigan Teachers Protest Snyder’s Court Appeal of Retirement Benefit Case

Teachers in Detroit use #StopTheAppeals to protest Gov Snyder's effort to return 3% retirement contribution @wdet pic.twitter.com/ZU1YxKDg3t — Eli Newman...

50 Years After Texas College Shooting, ‘Campus-Carry’ Becomes Law

Proponents of a law allowing concealed-carry handguns at Texas state universities say it could prevent incidents similar to the Aug....

Will the New Detroit School Board Have Any Power?

WDET Detroiters will replace their entire school board this fall. More than 70 people have filed to be a candidate for...

School Workers Plan Day of Protest for Wrongful Deductions

Organizations that represent Michigan teachers are calling for a state-wide day of protest. They want to get the governor to...

Michigan School Reform Office Partners with Washtenaw ISD for CEO Support

The state School Reform Office is creating a plan to support Chief Executive Officers placed over failing schools in Michigan. 

How Do Democrats’ Education Proposals Stack Up to GOP, Trump?

WDET Of all the major policy areas being discussed by the two major presidential campaigns, education is one that directly...

Oakland County Schools Turn to Voters for Critical Funds

WDET is examining Michigan’s upcoming primary elections, including an issue often on the mind of voters – taxes. Several school districts...

Detroit Federation of Teachers, Transition Manager for New School District Address Financial Review Commission

The union that represents Detroit teachers said city schools should put more money in the classroom and less in district administration. 

Wayne State University Breaks Ground on Mike Ilitch School of Business

Courtesy of Wayne State University City of Detroit officials and Wayne State University broke ground today on the Mike Ilitch School...

Donald Trump Jr. And The GOP Push for School Choice at RNC

WDET The 2016 Democratic primary has focused a lot on the cost of higher education. Bernie Sanders' campaign heavily influenced...

Snyder Asks MI Supreme Court’s Advice On Payments To Private Schools

Elizabeth Garrett Gov. Rick Snyder has asked the Michigan Supreme Court to offer an opinion on whether it’s ever possible...

Workshop Offers Teens Alternatives to Violence and Conflict

Dozens of Detroit high school students have an opportunity to learn how to avoid violence and peacefully resolve confrontations. Wayne...