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Bloomfield Hills 6th-grader to compete in national finals of Geography Bee today
Washington — Ten young geography experts will field questions about history, cultures, landmarks and climates from "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek as they vie for the title of National Geographic Bee champion.
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Buena Vista Schools recalls more workers
Buena Vista Township — The financially troubled Buena Vista Schools district is recalling more employees who were laid off when the district shut down for about two weeks.
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State treasury examining Pontiac schools finance report
The Michigan Department of Treasury is analyzing a final report on whether a financial review team should be sent to the Pontiac School District to determine whether the district is in a financial emergency.
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Michigan officials to develop school violence hotline
Lansing — Attorney General Bill Schuette and other state officials said Tuesday they want to develop a new statewide hotline for students, parents and other members of the public to leave confidential tips about potential school violence.
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The Best & Brightest, class of 2013: Saluting outstanding students
For more than a quarter century, The Detroit News has been recognizing Michigan's best and brightest high school students through the Outstanding Graduates program. It's a task that never gets old.
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State reviews report on Pontiac school finances, mulls sending review team
The Michigan Department of Treasury is reviewing a final report on whether a financial review team should be sent to the Pontiac School District to determine whether the district is in a financial emergency.
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Charges sought after swastika carved into locker at East Lansing High
East Lansing — Malicious destruction of property charges are being sought against three Michigan high school students after a Jewish classmate found a swastika carved into her locker, police said.
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Detroit summer school open to high school students outside district
Detroit — Detroit Public Schools is opening its summer program to high school students outside the district, hoping to attract new families year round and reverse its declining enrollment.
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GM launching summer program for Metro Detroit students
General Motors Co. said Monday it is launching GM Student Corps, a new program that is providing paid summer internships to 110 Detroit-area high school students who will work on community service projects. They also will learn from mentors and hone career skills.
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Michigan aims to expand education for inmates
After years without funding for prisoners to access higher education, the Michigan Department of Corrections is making efforts to teach community college courses and vocational training in-house to a small number of inmates who are near parole.
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Buena Vista teachers to return to classrooms Monday
Buena Vista Township — More than two dozen teachers laid off in the financially troubled Buena Vista Schools district will return to work Monday.
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Students return to Buena Vista Schools after district shutdown
Buena Vista Township — Teachers and students in the financially troubled Buena Vista Schools district are returning to the classroom after the district shut earlier this month.
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College a bad financial bet for some, study says
College can be a bad financial investment, and a fair number of people actually should not go to college, according to a new study.
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Bloomfield Hills 6th-grader finalist in national Geography Bee
Bloomfield Hills — A Metro Detroit sixth-grader is a top 10 finalist in the National Geographic Geography Bee.
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Metro Detroit schools quick to use lockdowns when danger threatens
Superintendents and principals are quick to lock down buildings and call police at the first hint of trouble. Law enforcement officials say they don’t blame ...
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Buena Vista teachers to return to classrooms Monday
Buena Vista Township — More than two dozen teachers laid off in the financially troubled Buena Vista Schools district will return to work Monday.
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Suspect arrested in Western Michigan University assaults
Kalamazoo — Police have arrested a man suspected in two assaults on Western Michigan University's campus.
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Demolition resumes after MSU building catches fire
East Lansing — Demolition of a 113-year-old building on Michigan State University's campus has resumed after a fire burned through its roof.
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Some math MEAP tests in state to be regraded
Some students in the state will have their MEAP math tests regraded after the Michigan Department of Education discovered questions in some versions shouldn’t ...
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Former Pontiac school superintendent reaches settlement
Pontiac — A former superintendent of the financially troubled Pontiac School District who alleged he was fired for exposing fraud and misuse of school funds ...
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House advances student loan rules
Washington — The days of fixed-rate student loans could be coming to a close, with House Republicans on Thursday advancing a proposal that would link ...
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Michigan school district won't let pregnant bellies in yearbook pics
A Michigan school district has barred two pregnant students from showing their baby bumps in the high school yearbook — a decision made to keep with the ...
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Power outage prompts West Bloomfield to cancel classes
West Bloomfield Township — The school district sent students home shortly after some classes began Thursday morning due to a power outage that occurred ...
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DPS emergency manager extends his stay six months to ease transition
Detroit — Preparing the state’s largest district for a new school year this fall will be Roy Roberts’ focus after the emergency manager agreed Wednesday to ...
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Buena Vista deficit plan OK’d, schools to reopen
The Buena Vista School District has been granted a reprieve and may reopen as soon as Friday, the district’s superintendent said Wednesday.
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Demolition on hold after MSU building catches fire
East Lansing — Demolition of a 113-year-old building on Michigan State University's campus is on hold after a fire burned through its roof.
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Some math MEAP tests to be regraded after wrong questions discovered
Some students in the state will have their MEAP math scores regraded after the Michigan Department of Education discovered questions in some versions of the ...
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Flint public school district plans 139 layoffs
Flint — The Flint public school district plans to lay off 139 teachers and staff at the end of the school year as part of an effort to cut costs.
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Blaze erupts at MSU hall set for razing
East Lansing — A 113-year-old building undergoing demolition on Michigan State University’s campus caught fire Wednesday evening.
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New law lets schools with snow days schedule longer days instead of extra days
Lansing — Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation that will allow schools with too many snow days to avoid having to schedule extra days in June.
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