Teen accused in Florida school murder plot was obsessed with Sandy Hook shooter
The girl allegedly wanted to "reunite" with the dead shooter in a "blood ritual."
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Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen
Trump’s latest escalation comes as other parts of his higher education campaign are teetering.
Chicago-area teacher put on leave after social media post supporting ICE
West Chicago residents express outrage over a local elementary school teacher’s alleged social media post...
Florida substitute teacher arrested in school parking lot for DUI
“This substitute teacher was drunker than Cooter Brown at school while he was supposed to...
Yale makes tuition free for families making less than $200K
Full cost of attendance will be free for families making less than $100,000, the school...
He left the US for an internship. Trump’s travel ban made it impossible to return
Arrivals of new international students to the U.S. plunged last fall.
Florida deregulated nursing schools. Scam colleges and failing students followed
The 2009 deregulation allowed hundreds of new nursing schools, many for-profit institutions.
Michigan nears ban on phones in school during instructional time
Under the proposal school districts would have to create their own policies by next school...
Conservative group says Los Angeles school policy hurts white students in federal lawsuit
The lawsuit targets a policy that provides benefits to schools with predominantly non-white students.
6,000 Minnesota students go to online learning due to immigration actions
The percentage of students who have enrolled in virtual learning ranges from a low of...
Cursive writing classes made mandatory for New Jersey students grades 3-5
New Jersey students in the third, fourth and fifth grade will be required to learn...
Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges
It leaves in place a ruling that the anti-DEI effort violated the First Amendment.
Michigan universities generate $45B in economic activity, report says
“This is economic impact that would not exist in Michigan if these institutions were not...
Trump administration delays plan to withhold wages for student loan borrowers in default
Involuntary collections will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.
The Education Department is opening fewer sexual violence investigations as Trump dismantles it
Investigations into allegations schools mishandled sexual assault complaints have dropped dramatically.
Is interest in a 4-year college degree drying up? Not really.
After a post-pandemic dip, four-year college enrollment has almost fully recovered to near-record levels.
Michigan House OKs ban on student cellphone usage in K-12 schools
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan House on Wednesday approved legislation that would bar cellphone usage...
Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches
Nondairy drinks such as fortified soy milk may also be on the menu in the...
Michigan’s teacher diversity remains low despite improvements, aid boost
Lewis said it’s experiences like his, along with financial burdens and the structure and demands...
How one Colorado teacher is using AI in the classroom
The rise of AI in education has spurred fears of students cheating and not developing...
New Jersey to ban cellphones in schools in 2026-27
Gov. Phil Murphy signed New Jersey's school cellphone ban into law on Thursday.
Judge blocks Trump administration from purging DEI-related terms from Head Start grant applications
The directive on the forbidden words raised confusion for Head Start directors.
Trump officials and Louisiana put an end to another decades-old school desegregation order
Civil rights groups say the orders are needed to fight the enduring impact of racism.
Minneapolis Public Schools close for rest of week because of safety concerns
Minnesota Public Radio received a report that armed U.S. Border Patrol officers entered Minneapolis Roosevelt...
Trump administration funding threats set child care providers and parents on edge
It’s unclear if or when child care providers and families will feel the pinch.
Trump officials loosen strings on federal education money for Iowa. More states could follow
Known as block grants, the funding model is a longtime dream of conservatives.
Trump officials bar Head Start providers from using ‘women’ and ‘race’ in grant applications
The directive could reshape the early education program.
State Supreme Court mulls hurdle holding up Oxford shooting suit, MSU contract tiff
The Michigan Supreme Court said it will hit pause on a case brought by the...
‘A difficult job’: Leadership vacancies persist in Michigan’s community colleges, public universities
Of all sitting university presidents in Michigan, the average length of tenure is about three...
Michigan Insider: GOP plan would cut property tax for those without kids in school
Jess Newman, deputy political director for the advocacy group United for Respect, labeled Carra’s proposal...
Dearborn Public Schools board to consider bond issue for 2026 ballot
No dollar amounts have been proposed for the potential bond issue, but a study that...
Dearborn school board member, comedian freed after Israeli police held him for questioning
Amer Zahr called the support he received from the Dearborn community “beautiful.” In the Facebook...
Oklahoma college instructor is fired after giving failing grade to essay on gender
The instructor denied that she had “engaged in any arbitrary behavior regarding the student’s work.”
Dearborn’s Maleyko on doing ‘right thing for students’
Glenn Maleyko's first day as the superintendent of public instruction for Michigan was Dec. 8....
Meet Michigan schools’ new superintendent taking a ‘students first’ stance
After 30 years in Dearborn, including 11 as the district’s superintendent, Glenn Maleyko is now...
Rural schools hit by Trump’s grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money
The percentage of federal dollars used in education spending is significantly higher in rural districts.
New student loan rule could dissuade people from advanced nursing degrees
A provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauls the student loan program for...
Professors, students appeal ruling on Alabama law banning DEI initiatives at public universities
The measure is part of a wave of proposals taking aim at DEI programs.
Expert warns Michigan’s childhood vaccination rates falling amid GOP criticism
Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, the state's chief medical officer, said the rate of Michigan children ages...
Education Department workers targeted in layoffs are returning to tackle civil rights backlog
Department officials ordered the workers back starting Dec. 15 to help clear civil rights cases.
US appeals court rejects Trump administration bid to halt grants for school mental health workers
The mental health program includes grants meant to help schools hire more counselors, psychologists and...
How Michigan universities’ lobbying changed amid threats to higher education
“No matter how positive facts and figures are, it’s often the individual stories of students...
State gives out grants to districts to support new Michigan teachers
The Michigan Department of Education announced this week the allocation of state aid grants to...
One Tech Tip: Do’s and don’ts of using AI to help with schoolwork
Students everywhere have turned to chatbots to help with their homework.
Trump administration’s effort to end 1960s school desegregation cases faces a hurdle
A judge refused to close the books on a 1960s desegregation case.
Trump administration plan to reduce access to some student loans angers nurses, health care groups
The Trump administration believes the changes could reduce tuition costs.
Schools released from state oversight, including many in Downriver area
The Michigan Department of Education will have a total of 57 partnerships with local school...
Downriver students lead life-saving organ donation efforts
Since 2021, teacher Rachael Guzzardo estimates that her students have helped register well over 200...
Accreditation of colleges, once low key, has gotten political
The accreditation process is critical to the survival of institutions of higher education.
Toy review 2025: STEAM toys are HOT
One of the toys getting everyone's attention this year is Clixo, a STEAM building toy...
Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally
The lawsuit alleges the practice harms U.S. citizens and encourages illegal immigration.
Which Downriver school boss makes the most?
The average superintendent salary Downriver is $188,661. Of all of the public Downriver school districts,...
Schools fear disruptions as the White House begins dismantling the Education Department
The plan to dismantle the Education Department has drawn pushback from state and district leaders,...
Beliefs clash among students, parents and teachers as the Ten Commandments go up in Texas classrooms
Posters have gone up in some classrooms but not all.
The Education Department is dismantling. Here’s what that means
Trump says the department has been overrun by liberal thinking.
Education Department offloads some work to other agencies as Trump presses for its closure
Trump called for its elimination with an executive action in March.
Foreign enrollment at US colleges holds steady, for now, despite Trump’s visa crackdown
There are signs of turbulence as fewer new, first-time students arrive from other countries.
Judge indefinitely bars Trump from fining University of California over alleged discrimination
By SUDHIN THANAWALA The Trump administration cannot immediately cut federal funding to the University of...
Can federal immigration agents go in schools? Here’s what to know amid Chicago crackdown
At schools and day cares, the fear among families is palpable.
Schools sue state in federal court over school safety funding
The two lawsuits, filed in the Michigan Court of Claims and U.S. District Court in...
‘We made safer spaces for students’: State board of ed passes new health, sex ed standards
The standards are not requirements for Michigan schools, but are guidelines for districts to use...
Trump gave the Labor Department more control over career-technical education. Will students benefit?
Career and technical education is a lot more than learning to weld or draw blood.
Cornell University to pay $60M in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
The university agreed to pay $30 million directly to the U.S. government.
The shutdown is hurting schools whose budgets are mostly federal money
The government shutdown has cut off funds for some school systems that rely on federal...
States and cities challenge Trump policy overhauling public service loan forgiveness
The policy is aimed primarily at organizations that work with immigrants and transgender youth.
American Arab group sues over California’s new antisemitism law
The law doesn't define antisemitism, leading to concerns from educators.
Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continues
The government shutdown is triggering a wave of closures of Head Start centers.
Government shutdown offers schools a glimpse of life without an Education Department
Much of the department’s work has gone completely cold.
Emagine Entertainment and Folktellers Studios invite young readers to bring stories to life on the big screen
All participants in the new literacy program will enter a contest and the winning films...
New Trump administration rule bars student loan relief for public workers tied to ‘illegal’ activity
Critics say it turns the program into a tool of political retribution for Trump.
Will Michigan’s literacy laws move districts to science of reading curriculum?
Last year, Michigan approved two new literacy laws aimed at districts using programs that are...
University of Virginia strikes deal to pause Trump administration investigations
Officials accused its president of failing to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices Trump has...
Trump administration pledges to speed some student loan forgiveness after lawsuit
The agreement will also protect borrowers from being hit with high tax bills on debt...
Southgate IB teacher receives statewide recognition
A 5th grade teacher at North Pointe Elementary in Southgate received the 2025 Emerging IB...
Government shutdown imperils dozens of Head Start preschool programs
All told, centers serving more than 65,000 children could be affected.
With no takers yet, White House sets meeting with colleges still weighing an agreement with Trump
The White House has faced a flurry of rejections from universities to become 'initial signatories.'
Brown University rejects Trump’s offer for priority funding, citing concerns over academic freedom
Brown is the latest to turn down the proposal; MIT backed away last week.
Education Department layoffs hit offices that oversee special education and civil rights enforcement
The cuts also threaten disruption in after-school programs.
MIT president says she ‘cannot support’ proposal to adopt Trump priorities for funding benefits
Nine universities were asked adopt Trump’s political agenda in exchange for favorable funding.
Allen Park High School implements new policy for football games
Allen Park High School is implementing a new policy for all home football games following...
Southgate police respond to live round of ammunition found at high school
Southgate police responded to Southgate Anderson High School around 6:40 a.m. Oct. 8 when a...
DePaul University to cut spending after 30% drop in international students
Overall, there are 755 fewer international students enrolled compared to last fall, Manuel said. The...
Where is the school bus? WBSD has an app to answer that question in real time
The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District has taken the guesswork out of a commonly asked question likely...
New Michigan budget brings $203 million in bonuses for school staff
The Republican-led House and Democratic-controlled Senate approved the new annual funding proposal for state operations...
Trump asks 9 colleges to commit to his political agenda and get favorable access to federal money
The colleges were told they would get more favorable access to federal money if they...
School district invests in alert system that gets help with tap of card key
School Supt. Mark Greathead said his district will be one of the first in the...
How the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA and the Education Department
The U.S. Education Department will see more of its work come to a halt due...
Opinions sought on symbols in Taylor schools
Taylor school officials said input from parents, students, and staff on creating a policy on...
Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do
Experts say there is a lot of misinformation on how to prevent and treat lice.
Grosse Ile High School celebrates new stadium
Grosse Ile High School unveiled and celebrated its new stadium Sept. 5.
What to know about the opposition around renaming new Pell grants after Trump
The name change is part of a House appropriations bill for the upcoming fiscal year.
Ryan Walters resigns as Oklahoma’s top public schools official to lead conservative educators’ group
Walters praised Donald Trump and opposed "wokeness" in schools.
Trump administration to hold back grants from NYC, Chicago, Fairfax schools over bathroom policies
Three of the nation’s largest public school districts stand to lose $24 million.
Age isn’t everything when deciding if a child is ready to be home alone
With after-school care often expensive, parents have reason to encourage independence.
Former educator, administrator are latest additions to Trenton Wall of Fame
If these particular walls could talk, they likely would speak volumes about the contributions of...
Colleges face high stakes in responses to Republican outcry over staff comments on Charlie Kirk
Colleges around the country are under intense pressure to police insensitive comments about the assassination...
Downriver Catholic School already halfway to $4.85 million fund goal
Allen Park's St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School already has $2.93 million committed of its $4.85...
Parents fear losing disability protections as Trump slashes civil rights office
Parents are worried their children will be left behind.