How schools' long summer breaks started
Schools have breaks spread throughout the year, but none so long as summer vacation. The lengthy break dates back to the 19th century.
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Schools have breaks spread throughout the year, but none so long as summer vacation. The lengthy break dates back to the 19th century.
An 18-year-old dancer from Detroit is on the verge of attending a historically Black college this fall; however, he needs more cash to finance his college dream.
Since 2015, a citywide program in Detroit has been connecting thousands of teens and young adults with summer employment opportunities.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a $23 billion education budget for fiscal year 2025 on Tuesday amid pushback from education advocates over some funding.
A federal appeals court has blocked the implementation of the Biden administration's student debt relief plan, which would have lowered monthly payments for millions of borrowers.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
One education advocacy group says Michigan's school budget for the next fiscal year is missing some funding.
Michigan lawmakers have passed an $83 billion budget for the next fiscal year.
Several community members felt they didn't have a chance to express their concerns about the Waterford School District hiring former Oxford High School principal Steven Wolf.
The University of Michigan and the City University of New York didn't adequately investigate if campus protests in response to the Israel-Hamas war and other incidents created a hostile environment for students, faculty and staff.
Ann Arbor Public Schools has sent out layoff notices. Some wonder what lingering effects they will have on the upcoming school year.
The Wayne-Westland Community Schools district held a special board and budget meeting on Monday to address problems related to being nearly $30 million in debt and its superintendent on leave.
Advocates representing early childhood education and small businesses called on the legislature to stick to Gov. Whitmer's original budget proposal.
Congress passed over $1 trillion for infrastructure in 2021, but many aging schools are still waiting for funding.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
Teachers in the Troy School District are picketing for higher pay. The teachers have been working without a contract since Feb. 1.
More than 100 Ann Arbor Public Schools employees will be cut from the 2024-2025 budget. The school board voted for the decision 6-1 at a board meeting at Pioneer High School Monday night.
It's never reached the Governor's desk for her signature but there has been interest from lawmakers in making sure all students in our state are accounted for-- a move one homeschool advocate tells CBS News Detroit amounts to government overreach.
Some U.S. universities with weekend graduation ceremonies are taking steps to contain any disruptions amid tension over the Israel-Hamas war.
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
In December 2023, Detroit Wing Company gifted its Roseville location to Rising Stars Academy, a school for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A University of Michigan proposal aimed at deterring disruptions on its Ann Arbor campus after anti-Israel protesters interrupted an honors convocation is sparking backlash from free speech advocates.
A day after a dramatic school board meeting, many Ann Arbor Public Schools staff members are worrying about their jobs.
Nonprofit Detroit Forward is partnering with Southern New Hampshire University and career industries to offer degrees and certifications.
A Michigan man was arrested over the circumstances leading to an Amber Alert issued on April 5 for a 12-year-old girl missing from Waterloo, Iowa.
Caitlin Tressler, 36, has not been seen or heard from since March 27. She was reported missing on April 2.
A health care fraud scheme resulted in at least $1.9 million in losses to Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, federal officials said.
A Detroit man died as a result of his injuries in a rollover crash on Interstate 96 in Wayne County, police said.
The Trump administration is suing Washtenaw County, accusing county officials of "obstructing federal immigration enforcement operations."
The Trump administration is suing Washtenaw County, accusing county officials of "obstructing federal immigration enforcement operations."
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
Caitlin Tressler, 36, has not been seen or heard from since March 27. She was reported missing on April 2.
A Michigan man was arrested over the circumstances leading to an Amber Alert issued on April 5 for a 12-year-old girl missing from Waterloo, Iowa.
An 85-year-old Oakland County woman died as a result of her injuries in a two-vehicle crash Thursday night.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The Trump administration is suing Washtenaw County, accusing county officials of "obstructing federal immigration enforcement operations."
Inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.3% in March, driven by the sharpest monthly increase in gas prices since 1967.
Kent Anderson scored from the slot at 7:25 of the second overtime to back up Johnny Hicks′ 49 saves and lift Denver to a 4-3 victory over Michigan in a Frozen Four semifinal and keep alive the Pioneers' hoping of winning their third national title in five years.
Dearborn, Michigan, is home to the largest concentration of Lebanese Americans in the country, and many have been living through constant fear because of Israel's war in Lebanon.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
Many Michigan teens in severe mental health crises are sent far from home for treatment due to a lack of local resources.
According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the herds are located in Alpena and Presque counties. The department says the cases were detected during annual surveillance tests.
Detroit will officially return to the WNBA schedule with the 2029 basketball season, league officials announced.
Kent Anderson scored from the slot at 7:25 of the second overtime to back up Johnny Hicks′ 49 saves and lift Denver to a 4-3 victory over Michigan in a Frozen Four semifinal and keep alive the Pioneers' hoping of winning their third national title in five years.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
The WNBA and NBA Board of Governors on Thursday formally approved creating WNBA expansion teams in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia. Cleveland will begin play in 2028, Detroit in 2029, and Philadelphia in 2030. An earlier announcement did say that 2029 was the expected date for Detroit.
The Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest hosts Astronomicon 9 this weekend. The comic convention features film and TV stars, wrestlers and comedians, as well as concerts, panels, vendors and more.
U.S. and Iranian negotiators are expected in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad for high-stakes negotiations Saturday amid a fragile two-week truce. Jarred Hill reports.
One woman is dead and two others are injured in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash in Macomb County, Michigan.
A woman from Michigan was arrested and charged with allegedly holding her sister-in-law against her will for two years. Tasha Beamon was charged with unlawful imprisonment.