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...
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...