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

U-M to keep letter grades off first-year transcripts in 2027 pilot

Starting in fall 2027, first-semester grades for some University of Michigan students will not appear on transcripts or count toward GPAs — a move the school says is meant to ease the transition to college and support student mental health.

• Aug 28

Ex-Farmington Public Schools employee accused of embezzling more than $100,000

She also faces four felony counts of falsifying or failing to file tax returns, and a misdemeanor charge related to safe storage of public funds.

• Aug 27

These 2 Michigan high schools rank among best in the U.S.

The U.S. News Best High Schools ranked nearly 18,000 schools based on data from more than 27,000 public high schools.

• Aug 27

Utica Community Schools unveils new elementary school building

CBS News Detroit received an exclusive look at the new Graebner Elementary School in the Utica Community Schools district.

• Aug 26

Parents frustrated with cellphone policy at Metro Detroit school district

Parents piled in at Tuesday's board meeting to voice their concerns or support the new bell-to-bell cell phone ban.

• Aug 25

Hazel Park school superintendent speaks out after suspension

The Hazel Park Schools district has faced significant challenges amid tense relations between certain school board members and the suspension of Superintendent Amy Wilcox.

• Aug 24

Detroit group eases back-to-school stress with backpack giveaway

Saturday and Sunday mark the last weekend before the start of the brand-new school year for most students in the Metro Detroit area. A community organization helped families get ready with a back-to-school festival on Saturday.

• Aug 22

Ferndale students gain real-life experience through drone program

More than 30 high and middle school students in the Ferndale Public Schools district earned hands-on experience, and for some, wages, as part of the district's Drone Apprenticeship Program.

• Aug 20

Inside Michigan's course in conserving, caring for ancient papyrus manuscripts

Nine scholars recently attended a seminar at the University of Michigan to learn about conserving papyrus manuscripts.

• Aug 20

U of M unveils new $649M, 5-building dorm complex, Wolverine Village

The complex can house up to 2,300 students and includes a new dining hall that can serve up to 800.

• Aug 19

Huron Valley Schools uses bus app to ensure student safety

The district is reminding parents to have the BusRight app downloaded and to make sure kids have their scan cards ready to go before the school year starts on August 31.

• Aug 18

University of Michigan selects Vanderbilt provost as next college president

Vanderbilt University Provost C. Cybele Raver was selected as the University of Michigan's incoming president; a vote will be taken in September.

• Aug 18

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