Michigan’s charter options to grow

Thirty-two new charter schools plan to open this fall in Michigan, including three cyber academies as well as “blended-learning” schools in Novi and Beverly Hills, where charters are making their first appearance.

Experts debate if its OK to let wunderkinds quit school

New York — It’s one thing to say tech geniuses don’t need degrees. After all, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg all dropped out of college.

Bloomfield Hills 6th-grader finishes in top 10 of Geography Bee finals

Washington — Twelve-year-old Sathwik Karnik of Norfolk, Mass., has won the 2013 National Geographic Bee.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ex-River Rouge school official gets 5 years for bribery, mail fraud

Detroit — A former River Rouge School District administrator was sentenced to five years in prison Wednesday on bribery and mail fraud charges.

Michigan to get 32 new charter schools this fall

Thirty-two new charter schools plan to open this fall in Michigan, including three cyber academies as well as "blended-learning" schools in Novi and Beverly Hills, where charters are making their first appearance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

Suspect arrested in Western Michigan University assaults

Kalamazoo — Police have arrested a man suspected in two assaults on Western Michigan University's campus.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...