$10 Bill Gets Image of First Female Slave to Sue a White Man and Win
The U.S. treasury announced this week that Sojourner Truth, among others, will be featured on the back of the $10 bill. Her name...
Almost All Detroit Public Schools Closed Monday Because of Teacher Sickout
Here's the list of schools DPS says will be closed Monday. A.L. Holmes Academy of Americas Ann Arbor Trail Bagley Bates...
Court of Appeals Says University Boards Can Meet in Private
Joe Gratz, flickr The University of Michigan Board of Regents and other public university boards may meet behind closed doors as long...
The Future of Testing in The State Of Michigan
Jay Tafilowski As standardized testing season gets underway in Michigan many are left to wonder if the M-STEP is a...
Detroit Public Schools Submits Financial and Operating Plan
Detroit Public Schools submitted a financial and operating plan to the state this week. The report outlines the successes and...
Detroit Schools Advocate Blasts GOP Proposal to Get Rid of DPS for Charters
Elizabeth Garrett Last week, charter schools advocate Gary Naeyaert spoke with Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson about a Republican lawmaker's proposal...
Penguins Get a New Home at Detroit Zoo
King Penguins, Credit: Detroit Zoo This week the Detroit Zoo opens its new state-of-the-art penguin exhibit to the public. The...
New Provost Looking Forward to Guiding Wayne State’s Academics
Wayne State University has hired a new provost. Keith Whitfield will take the position as the university’s chief academic officer...
Guns at the State Capitol, Lead in DPS Water, and Other News of the Week
Jake Neher, WDET Political consultant Greg Bowens joins Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson for a look at the week in...
Wayne State Professor Makes the Case for Eating Bugs
Wayne State University is hosting a series of conversations about the benefits of eating bugs. It’s part of the university’s...
State Superintendent Brian Whiston on DPS Legislation, Non-Discrimination Guidelines
Photo Courtesy of Dearborn Public Schools There’s a lot going on in the world of education and education policy in...
Is it Time to Get Rid of Detroit Public Schools in Favor of All Charters?
flickr As state lawmakers debate a $700 million bailout to avert the financial collapse of Detroit Public Schools - some...