Education Archives October 2024

Holland teacher on paid leave after allegedly using ‘racial slur’ in class

Judge denies trustee’s request for protection against Jackson school board president

Whooping cough comes ‘roaring back’ with 100-plus cases in Washtenaw County

Faculty sought for degree program at Thumb Correctional Facility in Lapeer

Saline schools plugging in with 3 new grant-funded electric buses

Saugatuck’s new superintendent hired from within the district

$105K grant will help Flint organization expose youth to skilled trades

2024 Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator coming to Kalamazoo for meet-and-greet

Petition seeks Arb’s protection from University of Michigan elevated transit project

See galaxies, nebulae and other deep-space objects at Delta’s new observatory

Enrollment at Michigan colleges continues upward tick, data shows

Michigan’s cold and flu season is coming. Here are tips to keep kids healthy and in school

Nature meets classroom with new outdoor courtyard at Jackson County school

New classrooms will be built onto Kalamazoo school in $2M project

Kalamazoo College raises $200M for scholarships, campus improvements

Beloved University of Michigan biophysics professor dies unexpectedly

Ypsilanti professor arrested in sting involving ‘To Catch a Predator’ host Chris Hansen

School district proposes $39.8M bond after voters rejected larger one in May

How to meet candidates running for the Mott Community College Board of Trustees

Students need more support in wake of recent racist acts at Saline schools, parents say

As the University of Michigan swells in size, some fear it’s bulldozing history

Calvin University appoints new president

5 candidates run for Comstock school board positions

These 4 school districts in Saginaw, Midland counties ranked among top 50 for test scores

8 new candidates vying for 2 open seats on Vicksburg school board

How music therapy is quietly — and sometimes loudly — fighting the teen mental health crisis

Construction of new Ann Arbor elementary school now expected to begin next spring

Is the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor expansion a good thing? Here’s what Townies think

See how the MLive Top 25 high school football teams fared in Week 8

An Ann Arbor woman has advocated for patients for 30 years. She was just honored for it.

Meet the Teacher: She‘s been Michigan Center’s tech guru for 29 years

Michigan KinderCare teacher receives national education award

Former Ann Arbor educator is now a principal in Saline

Rock climbing while blind? It’s possible at this West Michigan camp.

Former Nike HR director hired to advance equity at Grand Valley State

Saginaw Township elementary school secures $1.9 million to restore, reopen pool

University of Michigan to avoid future political statements, regents vote

Do not cook while tired, firefighters warn after fire near University of Michigan

More students are getting to class in Washtenaw County, but what’s the rate of chronic absences?

Former teacher alleges retaliation, discrimination in lawsuit challenging Ann Arbor layoff

Like a concierge, but for students: Visitors bureau launches new service at WMU

See how this Michigan school is using faraday bags to block cellphones in classrooms

Western Michigan University approves raises for professors

Voter guide: 8 candidates compete for Kalamazoo school board seats

Football pads in marching band? This Whitmore Lake junior carries his tuba in full gear at halftime

‘Equity is not a buzzword’: Jackson School Board passes new inclusion policy

$35M parking structure at University of Michigan would bring 570 spaces

$60M University of Michigan proposal would renovate parts of Ross Business School

$9.5M purchase of Detroit land to bolster University of Michigan innovation center

Bay City Public Schools approves contract with Seebeck as next interim superintendent

Boy, 14, tried to sextort up to 17 teens, police say

This Michigan high school’s mandatory AP course now serving as national model

More students are making it to class in Michigan. See how your school’s attendance stacks up

After stormy years on the MSU Board of Trustees, candidates say they’ll bring calm

Delta College awarded $269K grant to help students overcome everyday life barriers

University of Michigan regent candidates will discuss visions in public forum

Lawsuit alleging school lets ‘biological males’ into girls’ bathrooms gets dismissed

Federal complaint urges investigation into Islamophobia at University of Michigan

GOP lawmakers seek answers on surveillance by University of Michigan students from China

Santa Ono’s University of Michigan contract extended to 2032

Saginaw ISD appoints new executive director of special education

Social media posts force West Michigan charter school to close

3 ways the state is putting money back into Michigan classrooms

See how the MLive Top 25 high school football teams fared in Week 7

Meet the Teacher: Every day is special for longtime Michigan Center kindergarten teacher

From doghouse to schoolhouse: Therapy puppies comfort staff, students at Vandercook schools

See your Bay County school’s vaccination data

See WMU’s enrollment history before this year’s increase — the first in 13 years

Ex-elementary janitor pleads guilty to child porn charges

These 9 Michigan public school libraries have been the best in the state

Flooding from broken pipe forces closure of Grand Haven High School for second day

Reward doubled to $10K for information on Ann Arbor assault of Jewish teen

No students injured in school bus crash near Whitmore Lake

Inspired by stand-up comedians, Michigan high school will block phones with faraday bags

U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear school protest case that includes Saline mother

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools reports largest enrollment increase since 2007

Deaths of brothers in crash will ‘forever’ leave hole in hearts, the community

Multiple false threats prompt talks between Ypsilanti schools, parents, police chief

Voters in Kent, Ottawa counties will see school operating cash requests on Nov. 5 ballot

Parents, alumni pushback on plans for new Ann Arbor school encroaching on nature area

Mott Community College will conduct national search for next president after reversal

Saline will appeal football forfeitures after continued pleas from players, parents

What’s being built in Zeeland now? It will be able to serve 250 children

Ypsilanti teacher surprised with $50K check in front of his students

See the church turned into new Montessori school at Clark Lake

These 2 Michigan universities rank in the top-125 in the world, global ranking says

21 quieter, cleaner electric school buses could save Jackson 32K gallons of diesel

Gentex partners with Davenport University to offer employee scholarships

1 Michigan teacher is among 25 nationwide who won big money for their skilled trades programs

5 candidates competing for seats on Portage school board

Swifties unite: GVSU hosting Taylor Swift concert using clocktower bells

For the first time in 45 years, a Dexter School Board member’s name isn’t on the ballot

Bay City schools may tab former Gladwin superintendent as district’s next interim leader

These 3 Michigan children’s hospitals are best in Midwest, U.S. News ranking says

Vandals tag University of Michigan president’s home 1 year after Oct. 7 Hamas attack

Bay City Public Schools hires firm to lead superintendent search

Power outage forces Mott Community College to delay board meeting

2 compete for open seat on Kalamazoo Valley Community College board

Here’s a look at the contested Board of Education races in Genesee County

Pilot program gives 15 students degrees for free, returns them home to teach in Grand Rapids

Increasing demand prompts Ypsilanti schools to expand Spanish immersion program

5 candidates seek to fill seats on Springport School Board in November election

Kalamazoo Public Schools approves 2.5% pay increase for teachers

See how the MLive Top 25 high school football teams fared in Week 6

Michigan schools awarded $484K to address offensive Native American mascots

Out-of-staters surpass Michiganders in last 10 years at the University of Michigan

WMU becomes ‘official educational partner’ of the Detroit Lions

Meet the Teacher: Longtime teacher uses humor in lasting lessons for Michigan Center students

Miller Auditorium renovated ahead of Broadway’s ‘The Lion King,’ capacity shrinks

3 University of Michigan freshmen pursue health care at same school that saved them

Time100 list includes Ann Arbor movie star, University of Michigan grad

Ravenna Public Schools asking voters again in November for bond to update elementary

Application deadline to fill board vacancy extended at Washtenaw ISD

Saline exploring appeal of football forfeitures resulting from residency violations

WMU, union make tentative deal on raises for professors

Real-life ‘Superman’ becomes principal at Portage school

Student arrested for making false threats at Forest Hills Northern High

New superintendent named in Southwest Michigan school district

Gunman threatens University of Michigan Jewish student gathering

Former lawmaker challenges Kalamazoo County treasurer for job

Michigan State professor sues, alleging that trustees urged students to call him a racist

5 Chinese University of Michigan students charged in countersurveillance probe

These Hudsonville, Ottawa County school board candidates are running in November

Washtenaw County schools bracing for small enrollment declines on state’s student count day

Fred Upton talks on ‘protecting democracy,’ harms of dark money at WMU event

10-year sinking fund on the November ballot for Whitmore Lake Public Schools voters

What’s being built on 35 acres in Zeeland? It will have 16 tennis courts

Forest Hills Northern High closed while tip investigated

4 candidates seeking to fill 2 open Northwest School Board seats in November election

Meet the 7 candidates running for the Grand Rapids school board

5 proposed demolitions coming to the University of Michigan campus in the next 25 years

3 incumbents, 4 challengers vying for Saline School Board seats in November election

Country music artist makes surprise visit at Montrose elementary school

2 Milan School Board incumbents facing 2 challengers this November

Tony winner Gavin Creel, 48, was a Broadway star from the University of Michigan

6 vying for 3 Ann Arbor School Board seats in November election