Detroit Public Schools Stop In-Person Classes

The Detroit Public Schools Community District is stopping all in-person learning in response to an increase in coronavirus cases in...

Research Shows Child Care Not Linked to Spread of COVID-19 Early in Pandemic

A Yale University study shows child care providers who worked during the first three months of the COVID-19 pandemic were...

If COVID Cases Spike, Detroit Schools Might Reconsider In-Person Class

The state's largest school district could stop allowing in-person instruction if coronavirus cases spike. Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai...

Despite COVID Recession, Financial Aid Out of Reach for Disadvantaged Students

The price of four year universities in the country have continued to climb over the years, making it more difficult...

Juvenile Court Fees Burden Families, Provide Limited Revenue

Juvenile court fees and fines are often devastating to families who may already be facing financial hardships. The Michigan Center...

Michigan Makes Mark on Democratic National Convention

It’s a different convention than the smoke-filled rooms of decades past. Speakers are delivering remarks virtually because of the coronavirus....

Welcome Back? College Students Anxious, Excited About Return to Campus

With summer starting to wind down, many college students are now moving back to campus ahead of the fall semester.  Most...

Michigan Changes Juvenile Discipline Rules After Death At Foster Facility

Michigan officials have implemented sweeping rules changes after the death of a 16-year-old ward of the state in Kalamazoo in...

MichMash: Michigan’s Juvenile Justice Policies Get Poor Marks from Advocates

The new school year comes with a lot of uncertainty for parents and students. Juvenile justice advocates are trying to...

Keep Your Kids Moving With Virtual Fitness Classes

A program at the University of Michigan is launching virtual fitness classes for kids.  The Exercise and Sports Science Initiative will...

Help! Parenting During Quarantine Made Me Realize I Have A Favorite Child

Every week, WDET education reporter Sascha Raiyn and Metro Parent content director Julia Elliot host the Help Desk, where they...

MichMash: Michigan Parents Look For Community, Emotional Support During COVID-19

The early weeks of the coronavirus pandemic have turned into months, with no clear end in sight. This has left...