Whitmer signs bill to forgive school days lost to ice storms
Northern Michigan school districts forced into an extended shutdown due to massive ice storms this spring will have a waiver from...
The Metro at MPC: Skillman CEO on investing in Detroit’s next generation
The Skillman Foundation is one of Detroit’s most influential philanthropic organizations, using millions of dollars to shape education policy and...
The Metro at MPC: Is Michigan doing enough to prepare K-12 students for higher education?
Michigan schools have struggled since the pandemic, with students lagging behind in reading and math skills compared to other states...
The Metro at MPC: The significance of skilled trades in Michigan
There’s a constant tension in our politics and in young people’s lives. It sits between the skilled trades and a...
The Metro: Jalen Rose’s next play is championing education and community empowerment
Jalen Rose is probably best known for what he’s done on the basketball court. He was one of the leaders...
The Metro: Ypsilanti nonprofit empowering local youth through poetry
Literacy rates in Michigan lag behind the national average, with the pandemic making things even more difficult for students —...
MichMash: Lawmakers seek to stop cell phone use in school; former AG Mike Cox talks gubernatorial run + more
This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben discuss bills introduced both in the Michigan...
The Metro: Michigan’s Teacher of the Year shares his approach to student engagement
For over 70 years, the Michigan Department of Education has annually selected a teacher of the year. The winner then...
The Metro: More than 700 Detroit students ready to showcase artistry on Fox Theatre stage
Detroit Public School Community District is hosting its 56th annual "Evening of Fine Arts" at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday,...
The Metro: Why are men falling behind in college enrollment, completion?
Over the last few decades, there has been a growing gender gap in college enrollment and graduation rates — with...
University of Michigan names interim president
The University of Michigan Board of Regents has named Domenico Grasso as the university's interim president, effective immediately. "President Grasso...
The Metro: Michigan students are falling behind amid an unprecedented time in public education
Michigan schools have sputtered and stalled since the pandemic and advocates say the stakes are historically high. According to a...