DPS Teachers Protest Outside COBO

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET More than 100 protesters marched outside of COBO Center this afternoon demanding Governor Rick Snyder’s resignation. The demonstration...

Governor Snyder Discusses State of the State, Flint, Emails, And the Emotional Toll

Last night Governor Rick Snyder delivered his most earnest and sober State of the State speech to date. The first...

Teacher Absences Close 80+ DPS Schools

Several Detroit Public Schools are closed Wednesday due to a high number of teacher absences. The district listed the closures...

What Stakeholders Have to Say About New DPS Plan

A new plan to overhaul the Detroit Public School District is getting mixed reviews from those closest to the system....

Michigan AG to Investigate Flint Water Crisis

Governor Rick Snyder has asked President Obama to declare a disaster in Flint, and to provide federal aid to help...

Hamtramck Schools Cleared Following Lockdowns

Schools in Hamtramck were put on lockdown today. The city’s schools were put on alert when an anonymous call reported a...

Fewer DPS Schools Closed Tuesday

Two dozen Detroit Public Schools closed Tuesday due to a high number of teacher absences. On Monday, the district closed more...

DPS Closes More Than 60 Schools Due To Teacher Absences

The Detroit Public Schools canceled Monday classes at 64 schools because a large number of teachers did not report for work.  New school closure...

Kresge Foundation Creates $20 Million Initiative for Early Childhood Education

The Kresge Foundation is directing $20 million towards a new effort to benefit young Detroit children. The Kresge Early Years for Success, or...

DPS Debt Comes to $3.5 Billion

The Detroit Public School district is $3.5 billion in debt. The Citizens Research Council of Michigan says that figure should...

Former Detroit Council President Ordered to Pay Accuser in Sex Tape Lawsuit

 A federal judge has ruled that former Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh must pay a quarter of a million...

How to talk to Children about Bad Things

Despite the feeling of holiday cheer this time of yea recent tragic events continue to linger on the minds of many...