Support dog helping students at Dearborn Heights elementary school

A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.

• Sep 15

Ferris State dorm lets students watch football from their rooms

The $38 million hall sits on the edge of the north end zone. It's one of several new Michigan dorms — at Western, Eastern Michigan and U-M — opening as the state's pool of high school graduates shrinks by a projected 20% over the next 15 years.

• Sep 11

Detroit city officials announce funding to expand after-school program

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a $2.2 million city investment to expand the GOAL Line program by adding four recreation centers and three Detroit Public Library locations.

• Sep 10

Michigan parents are conflicted on vaccine recommendations for students

Conflicting information on both the federal and state levels regarding childhood vaccines may be confusing for parents, and Michigan health leaders are making sure their stance is clear.

• Sep 9

Exploring backup childcare service options as new school year starts

As summer ends, families are getting ready for a new school year filled with new routines and plenty of excitement.

• Sep 8

Ann Arbor teachers agree to new contract with Ann Arbor Public Schools

Ann Arbor Public Schools teachers have decided on a new contract after nearly a year of unsuccessful negotiations.

• Sep 4

Michigan reading scores drop again. State superintendent: "We need to improve"

Michigan's third grade reading scores have dropped again, with only 38.2% of students proficient in English Language Arts.

• Sep 4

Metro Detroit school districts finding ways to attract bus drivers

As kids head back to the bus stop, school districts across Metro Detroit are working to make sure they have enough bus drivers for each route.

• Sep 2

Detroit PAL helping kids learn lessons outside the classroom

Back to school also means back to sports. Detroit's Police Athletic League is helping kids stay active and connected outside of the classroom.

• Sep 1

Farmington Hills parent speaks out after student allegedly draws swastikas

A Farmington Hills mother is calling for changes after a student allegedly drew swastikas and an image referencing Hitler at Warner Middle School.

• Sep 1

U-M regents confirm C. Cybele Raver as university's next president

C. Cybele Raver will begin a five-year term as the University of Michigan president on Dec. 1.

• Sep 1

Michigan school districts offer insurance-free care to beat rising health costs

Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.

• Sep 1

Detroit school district releasing students early due to expected high temps

The Detroit Public Schools Community District will release students three hours early on Sept. 1 and 2 due to high temperatures expected this week.

• Sep 1

Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop raises millions for schools

What started as a grassroots effort by eight parents became a full-fledged nonprofit.

• Aug 31

Oakland County groups teach residents about stormwater

Oakland County, Michigan, officials are teaming up with local municipalities to educate residents about stormwater.

• Aug 29

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