DER Weekends: Physics professor brings race, gender into the classroom to build better scientists
On the latest episode of DER Weekends, WDET's Sascha Raiyn spoke with professor and activist Prasad Venugopal, who teaches classes...
Detroit Evening Report: First eight ‘certified tech hubs’ unveiled in Detroit
The city of Detroit has announced the opening of eight new "certified tech hubs" to help ensure residents have equitable...
Whitmer calls for public safety, education funding boosts in budget plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer formally rolled out her budget proposal this week for the coming fiscal year. The discretionary spending budget...
Detroit Today: The opportunity gap for Black students in Michigan — and how to close it
A recent report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation found that African American children face the steepest obstacles to opportunity...
Detroit Evening Report: Senate bill aims to excuse ‘mental health’ absences from Michigan schools
A state Senate bill proposed in January of this year would allow K-12 public school students in Michigan to get...
Hamtramck teachers frustrated by canceled board meetings, ask members to come to work
Members of the Hamtramck Federation of Teachers gathered in the rain Wednesday outside the district's administrative offices. Many held brightly...
Detroit Evening Report: Gov. Whitmer issues letter to school leaders addressing rising antisemitism, Islamophobia
Governor Whitmer sent a letter to school leaders across the state on Thursday, warning that antisemitism and Islamophobia are on...
CultureShift: Gilbert Family Foundation, CCS launch $1M scholarship fund for Detroit students
The Gilbert Family Foundation and the College for Creative Studies (CCS) launched a new $1 million scholarship fund this month...
Detroit Evening Report: MSU establishes new tuition-free program for Michigan residents
A new financial aid program from Michigan State University is making it easier for some students to attend. The school...
Detroit Public Schools launching new Computer Science Education program
A new Computer Science Education initiative was launched with the Detroit Public School Community District this week that aims to...
Detroit Evening Report: Universal free meal program for Michigan students officially in state budget
Michigan public schools will offer free meals to all preschool through high school students this upcoming school year. Subscribe to...
Detroit Evening Report: Gov. Whitmer launches new education-focused department MiLEAP
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has launched a new education program that promotes pre-kindergarten access and higher education in Michigan. Subscribe to...