Michigan lawmakers approve budgets amid debate over school spending
The Michigan Legislature pulled an all-nighter Wednesday through early Thursday to finalize the new state budget. The sun was rising as...
Detroit Evening Report: House bill would divert teacher retirement funds; state judge blocks abortion restrictions + more
Today on the Detroit Evening Report, we cover a new bill adopted in the Michigan House to reduce the state’s contribution to...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan students’ access to school counselors among worse in the nation, report finds
Michigan’s school counselor to student ratio is more than double the number of what is recommended, according to a report...
Created Equal: Schools still segregated 70 years after Brown v. Board decision, report finds
In 1954, the United States Supreme Court determined in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision that segregating schools...
The Metro: Dreamz Two Reality basketball game to showcase Detroit’s hoop talents
For some, basketball is just a fun sport to play. But for others, it’s a ticket to a better future....
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan House bill would require religious accommodations for higher education students
Michigan lawmakers have introduced a new House bill that would require certain postsecondary education institutions to adopt policies that offer...
The Metro: Black Tech Saturdays helping Detroiters succeed in expanding field
The tech field is continuing to expand its reach, especially as more industries adopt automation, robotics and artificial intelligence. But these...
Detroit Evening Report: GM seeking high school students for paid summer internship
General Motors is looking for high school students in metro Detroit, Flint and Pontiac to apply for a comprehensive paid...
MSU approves $335M medical research center in Detroit
Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees approved the construction of a new biomedical research center in Detroit at its meeting...
The Metro: Birdie’s Bookmobile to collect books for kids at Eastern Market this Saturday
Birdie's Bookmobile is a local nonprofit working to put books in kids' hands no matter where they are. As part...
Detroit Evening Report: State Board of Education approves measure to increase charter school transparency
Michigan's State Board of Education has approved a resolution that will make charter schools more transparent. Subscribe to the Detroit...
The Metro: U-M Innovation Center in Detroit takes another step toward construction
University of Michigan’s Board of Regents approved the design for the school’s Center for Innovation, opening in Detroit in 2027. ...
