Wyandotte school board trustee resigns over "dogs or Muslims" social media post

Cindy Kinney resigned from the Wyandotte Public Schools Board of Education amid controversy over a "dogs or Muslims" social media post.

• Feb 26

Detroit schools investigating possible theft of gift cards meant for students

The Detroit Public Schools Community District said it is investigating the possible theft of digital gift cards intended for high school attendance rewards.

• Feb 26

Goodrich superintendent responds after student yells racial slur at basketball game

The incident occurred during a home basketball game when Goodrich hosted Flint Kearsley High School on Feb. 17.

• Feb 25

Michigan school district getting head start on implementing state's cellphone ban

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a new law this month to ban cellphones from public school classrooms. The legislation takes effect this fall, but one local school district is already a step ahead.

• Feb 24

Wayne State University names Richard Bierschbach as 14th president

Bierschbach was appointed to the interim role in September 2025 after former President Kimberly Andrews Espy stepped down.

• Feb 24

Oakland University considers data center on campus

University officials say they are in a "feasibility phase of exploring the option of housing a data center" over the next 120 days.

• Feb 20

DOJ investigates 3 Michigan districts over sexual orientation and gender ideology instruction

The U.S. Department of Justice announced a new investigation into three Michigan school districts to determine if they have added "sexual orientation and gender ideology" content in any of their classes without giving parents the option to opt their kids out.

• Feb 19

Dearborn Schools pauses student photos with Lifetouch amid parent concerns

Dearborn Public Schools issued a letter to parents Monday, saying it will research "alternative photography vendors" for its students.

• Feb 18

University of Michigan student accused of using AI sues school

University of Michigan regents and faculty engaged in disability discrimination against a student accused by an instructor of using artificial intelligence to write papers, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court.

• Feb 16

Howell High School students plan walkout to protest ICE enforcement

In the days since a sign-up circulated online to gauge student interest in the walkout, plans have shifted.

• Feb 12

Michigan school districts face new restrictions for count day incentives

Wednesday was the first Michigan student count day where new rules prohibited financial incentives for students who attend class on the designated days.

• Feb 11

From land grant roots to today, MSU shapes agriculture industry

One of Michigan's most enduring contributions is agriculture. It's an industry that continues to drive Michigan's economy while feeding families across the country.

• Feb 10

Michigan creates statewide cellphone ban during K-12 public school classes

A statewide ban on student use of cellphones during K-12 class time will take effect for the 2026-27 school year.

• Feb 10

Michigan gubernatorial candidates speak at MEA forum in Detroit

Four candidates facing off to become Michigan's next governor took center stage in Detroit on Friday at a forum for the Michigan Education Association.

• Feb 6

Oakland University students react after stabbing on campus

Students told CBS News Detroit on Friday that they expected more in response from the university to the stabbing.

• Feb 6

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