K-12 Schools Budget a Historic Balancing of Funding for All Michigan Schools, Proponents Say
State lawmakers have left Lansing for the summer without completing the state’s budget. But they did approve one important part...
K-12 Schools Budget a Historic Balancing of Funding for All Michigan Schools, Proponents Say
State lawmakers have left Lansing for the summer without completing the state’s budget. But they did approve one important part...
Sen. Stabenow Addresses Confusion Over Expanded Child Tax Credit
When the American Rescue Plan passed, it included an increase to the child tax credit to $3,000 per child over...
National Investigation of Native American Boarding Schools Hits Home in Michigan
After the continued discovery of mass unmarked graves at several Canadian indigenous boarding schools, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb...
Lack of Child Care Options Limit Michigan Families’ Opportunities, Force Tough Choices
With over 65% of adults in the U.S. with at least one shot of a vaccine, there has been a lot...
Get Your Kids Involved in Reading the Constitution
As part of 101.9 FM WDET's Book Club, we're inviting the Detroit region to examine and discuss the text that impacts every resident...
Macomb County Will No Longer Collect Fees Related to Juvenile Offenders
The Macomb County Circuit Court has ordered an end to fees related to the incarceration of minors and their families in...
Setting Healthy Boundaries with Maria LoCicero and Grief Counselor Bonnie Wheeler
The Science of Grief, produced by WDET and Science Gallery Detroit, explores the stories, science and solutions around grief and...
Michigan Public Schools Facing Budget Uncertainty Over One-Time Federal Education Funding
In order for schools to determine their budgets and resources, state lawmakers must allocate the one-time funds before July 1, the start of...
Officials Look for Ways to Fix Michigan’s Juvenile Justice System
There’s a new push to rethink juvenile justice in Michigan. Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order creating the...
The Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund Aims to Help Students Formerly in Foster Care
The Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund has been around since 2012, aiding students who have been in Michigan’s foster care...
Crescent Academy Celebrates 30 Years in Canton
Crescent Academy International in Canton is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The private Islamic school serves children from 1 year...
New Podcast from WDET and Science Gallery Detroit Addresses Mental Health, Grief and Young People
"Science of Grief" is a new 10-episode WDET podcast that "makes space for young adults to share stories, science and solutions for those who...