Michigan State proposes bigger tuition hike for upperclassmen

For the first time at Michigan State University, upperclassmen could face a higher tuition increase than freshmen and sophomores.

Awards help students begin 'time to shine'

Allante Moon wants to solve crimes. The aspiring forensic scientist is one of 42 recipients of the one-year, $2,000 Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation award.

State Senate approves new hunting, fishing license fee plan

A new set of hunting and fishing license fees that will bring in $19.7 million a year to help pay for 41 additional conservation officers was approved Wednesday by the state Senate.

EAA proposes $92.3M budget, says it will end this year in the black

The Education Achievement Authority has proposed a $92.3 million budget to operate 15 schools in Detroit for a second year, with more money for truancy prevention, school nurses and psychological services for students, district officials said Wednesday.

Michigan Dems blast GOP over school funding cuts

— A rally of school teachers and public education advocates Wednesday on the steps of the state Capitol generated a familiar claim from Democrats that Republicans have cut K-12 school funding.

Hazel Park schools face initial state financial review

State Superintendent of Instruction Mike Flanagan has initiated a preliminary review of the Hazel Park School District to asses the district's finances.

Saginaw Valley State looking for new president

University Center — The president of Saginaw Valley State University is retiring after nearly 25 years in the job.

State Senate OKs school merger bill

The Michigan Senate on Wednesday narrowly approved giving the state treasurer and superintendent of schools sweeping power to dissolve the struggling Inkster and Buena Vista school districts.

Wayne State president says universities drive growth through teaching, research

— Even with its flaws, higher education is good for America and good for the world, said Allan Gilmour, the former Ford Co. executive turned president of Wayne State University.

Mich. officials warn plan for troubled districts may lead to school mergers

— Democratic lawmakers and members of the State Board of Education warned Tuesday that legislation seeking to dissolve the financially troubled school districts in Inkster and Buena Vista could be used to merge other schools.

Moderate leader's election in Iran stirs local hopes

Iranian community leaders and academic experts in Metro Detroit hope moderate Haslan Rowhani's election as Iran's president opens the door for a new and warmer relationship with the United States and the Western world.

Wayne State's new president's earnings to exceed $500K a year

Incoming Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson will earn a base annual salary and other benefits that will exceed $500,000 a year, according to his five-year contract, which became available Monday.

U-M Medical School wins $1.1M grant to transform doctor training

The American Medical Association has awarded a $1.1 million grant to the University of Michigan Medical School to accelerate change in medical education, the university announced Monday.

Affirmative action ruling contest: race vs. class

In post-Great Recession America, which is the bigger barrier to opportunity — race or class?

Bloomfield Hills moves forward with combined high school

With a shovelful of dirt dropped outside Andover High School, the Bloomfield Hills Schools district on Friday marked the start of its move toward a single high ...

Police: Grand Rapids mom missing for 2 weeks

— Police are looking for a Grand Rapids mother of three children who hasn't been seen by her family since May 30.

Former education leader Arthur Ellis dies at 80

— Arthur Ellis, who had a long career in Michigan state government and higher education, has died at age 80.

Survey: Detroit school gets A in organization

Inside, Edison Elementary School looks like any other primary school: small children skip down hallways, brightly colored images of letters and numbers cover ...

Michigan House grants state powers to dissolve Inkster, Buena Vista districts

The Michigan House voted late Thursday to grant state officials emergency powers to dissolve the financially troubled school districts in Inkster and Buena ...

2 charged in shooting death at vigil for gun victim

Detroit — Two men have been charged in the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old man during a vigil Sunday, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said Friday.

Belleville High closes today after teacher found dead in classroom

Belleville — The high school is closed Thursday after a teacher was found dead in his classroom.

Census: Fewer kids live in Michigan

Michigan has experienced one of the largest drops in its school-age population in the nation the last two years, new Census estimates show.

State House OKs bill to fund heating assistance program

The Michigan House passed legislation Thursday that lets utilities charge customers up to $1 per month to fund a heating assistance for low-income families.

DPS art instructor is Detroit Goodfellows Teacher of the Year

— Illya Tolbert, an art teacher at Harms Elementary, has been named the Old Newsboys Goodfellows Teacher of the Year.

Bill moves forward on failing districts

— A House committee passed legislation late Wednesday that would allow state officials to dissolve the financially troubled school districts in Inkster and ...

Howe's son: Photos, videotapes of hockey legend unaccounted for

— One of hockey legend Gordie Howe's sons was cross-examined Wednesday in Oakland Circuit Court during a civil trial to determine possible damages for the ...

Legislators vow to restore funding for Metro Detroit senior transportation program

— The $7.8 billion general government budget bill Gov. Rick Snyder will sign Thursday does not contain $2 million in funding for a seniors transportation ...

Suspicious item near Canadian side of Ambassador Bridge causing traffic backups

The discovery of a suspicious suitcase near the Canadian side of the Ambassador Bridge on Wednesday afternoon is causing slowdowns for commuters during rush ...

Michigan harbor towns anxious to begin dredging

Russell Dzuba is in a race against time this summer. Call it the race before the race. As harbormaster for the lakeside town of Leland, he is struggling to get ...