Judge Rhodes: Out of Retirement, Into the Schools
Retired Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes, who oversaw Detroit's case, is now the "transition manager" for Detroit Public Schools. Appointed by...
What Will Become of DPS Under Detroit Bankruptcy Judge’s Oversight?
Photo Courtesy of U.S. District Court The judge who oversaw Detroit’s municipal bankruptcy proceedings will now attempt to guide Detroit...
School District Closures for Friday, February 26th
Wayne County Gibraltar Oakland County Brandon Clarkston Holly Huron Valley Lake Orion Oxford Pontiac South Lyon Waterford ...
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Delivers His Third State of the City Address
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his State of the State address Tuesday night. He spoke to a crowd of hundreds...
“Mr. William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories & Tragedies”
The First Folio is the first collected edition of Shakespeare’s plays. It was published in 1623, seven years after the...
Caring for Kids: How One Detroit Pediatrician Entered the World of Policy and Advocacy
United Way for Southeast Michigan Children in Detroit deserve better than what adults and officials are giving them and their...
Mentors Change Lives Through Hard Work
The definition of EMPOWER is to “make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their...
State School Reform with Chastity Dawsey
The State School Reform Office is responsible for turning around Michigan’s failing school districts. Chastity Pratt Dawsey, the education reporter...
GM and UAW Donate $3M to United Way of Genesee County
Matt Morley General Motors and the United Auto Workers have partnered with the United Way of Genesee County to fight...
New Marygrove College President Says School Plays Unique Role in Detroit
Marygrove College has a new president. Doctor Elizabeth Burns is now in the school’s top spot. She’s a graduate of...
Congress Asks When Flint’s Water Will Be Safe
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/ Public Domain The US Environmental Protection Agency and Michigan officials testified Wednesday before a congressional committee...
How Does a School System Like DPS Run Out of Money?
Michigan State Historic Preservation Office/ CC How does a school system like DPS run out of money? How does...