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...
TechTown’s Ned Staebler Talks Economic Development and Policing in Detroit
Laura Weber Davis, WDET What is the obligation of average white citizens to further a conversation about race in Detroit...
Heat Means Early Release for DPSCD Summer Students
The Detroit Public Schools Community District says it will close several schools by 11 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday because of...
How the Post Office Created America
A new book that chronicles the history of the U.S. Postal Service says the democratic process and the country’s infrastructure grew out...
Lawsuit Challenges Michigan’s Vaccine Counseling Requirement
tschoppi/Flickr A legal challenge has been filed against a state rule that requires counseling for parents who have a religious...
Veterans Benefit from Homeless Efforts but Families Still Need Help
When President Obama took office he set the lofty goal of bringing an end to homelessness by 2015. He has not been...