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...

DeVos CARES Act Order Funnels Millions to Wealthier Private Schools

Michigan is part of a group of six states, including the District of Columbia, suing U.S. Department of Education Secretary...

Michigan Sues Over DeVos Move to Redirect CARES Act Funding to Private Schools

Michigan and several other states are suing the U.S. Department of Education and Secretary Betsy DeVos over school funding. "This is really just...

Whitmer Releases School Opening Plan, Announces More Funding

Governor Whitmer released a plan Tuesday for reopening the state’s schools. The “Return to School Roadmap” was developed with input...

Detroit Non-Profit Assists Pregnant Women, Mothers During Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused several hardships for young families in Detroit, from unemployment to food insecurity. “We all need...

Parents Going Back to Work After Pandemic Peak Struggle to Find Child Care

The coronavirus pandemic has put a strain on the nation's child care system. Many providers had to close due to...

Family Sues Kalamazoo Foster Facility For Death of Minor, State Pulls Contract

The family of a Black teenager who died while residing at a Kalamazoo juvenile center in May is now suing the...