Warren man hit by car during driving lesson
Sources say that a 63-year-old Warren man was killed Sunday evening while giving a driving lesson. He was allegedly run over by the student driver.
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How Detroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown’s fiancée is giving back to teachers for her birthday
Brooklyn Adams, the fiancée of Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, is giving back to teachers and their classrooms to celebrate her birthday. Adams purchased an entire teacher’s classroom wishlist to help kick off the new school year, according to the St. Brown Foundat...
MSU students struggle without hot water access
The good news, according to MSU Media Relations, 83% of the residents on campus have hot water now. But what about the ones who are still without it?
Celebrity-filled event supports Detroit youth arts programs
Comedy, music and celebrity guests will come together at The Coney, an event supporting arts education and creative opportunities for Detroit youth. The event was created by actor and comedian Marc Evan Jackson in partnership with the Children’s Foundation of Michigan. Organizers...
J.K. Simmons, Sam Richardson and Tim Meadows give back to Detroit youth arts education
Some big Hollywood names with deep Detroit roots are giving back to the next generation of performers in the city. Actors including J.K. Simmons, Sam Richardson and Tim Meadows stopped by the Detroit Opera House to meet with students from the Detroit School of the Arts ahead of a...
Friends mourn Ole Miss students as investigation into their deaths continues
Investigators are working to determine what caused the deaths of two University of Mississippi students who died Monday in separate incidents. The university identified the students Thursday as junior Robert Strang of Atlanta and freshman Aidan Hamilton of Englewood, Colorado. Fr...
Detroit's CMA High School unveils new sports complex as part of $70M district investment
DETROIT (WXYZ) A new athletics complex opened Thursday at Communication and Media Arts High School, giving students their first home field after years of competing at other schools. Students and district leaders gathered Thursday to celebrate the opening of a brand new athletics ...
Teacher, 10-year-old student die at lake during school outing
A fifth-grade teacher and her 10-year-old student died after being recovered from the water at Iowa’s Coralville Reservoir near Lake MacBride State Park....
AI data center boom fueling a construction worker crunch
AI data centers are fueling a growing shortage of skilled construction workers, driving up costs and potentially slowing construction of homes and businesses. In a 2026 survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the National Center for Construction Educat...
Fiancée of Detroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown gives back for her birthday by supporting teacher wishlist
Brooklyn Adams, the fiancée of Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown , is celebrating her birthday by giving back to teachers and their classrooms. Adams purchased an entire teacher’s classroom wishlist to help kick off the new school year, according to the St. Brown Foun...
Warren teacher faces child sexual assault, child pornography charges
A Warren man is currently in custody facing a multitude of charges in two counties, including sexually assaulting a child and child pornography. The charges are especially shocking, given that he was a teacher for years. “You have to wonder how long has this been going on,” Macom...
Oak Park teacher killed by drunk driver remembered by students, staff, and community
Oak Park High School is mourning the loss of a beloved teacher killed by a drunk driver last week, as students, staff, and parents remember the lasting impact. Oak Park Schools identified Dwayne Harvey, 59, as the teacher killed Thursday night at the intersection of 8 Mile and Co...
Michigan parents got Facebook message saying son was lost. What video shows about his bus dropoff
Josh and Gabrielle Mitroka say their son’s first day riding the school bus turned into a frightening ordeal — one that has left the 6-year-old too scared to ride again. On Sept. 1, a bus driver for Airport Community Schools dropped Joshua off in the wrong subdivision in Newport, ...
Ole Miss confirms 2 students died after bodies found near kratom packages
The University of Mississippi has confirmed the deaths of two Ole Miss students as local law enforcement offers an update on its investigation into how two college-aged students who were found near packaged kratom died....
Waterford School District launches 'Visioning Forward' initiative amid projected enrollment decline
The Waterford School District has launched an initiative called "Visioning Forward" in response to data projecting a decline of 500 students over the next five years. Superintendent Adam Martin said the district is not in crisis, but sees an opportunity to plan ahead. See the ful...
A DIY roundabout on Detroit's west side? Here's why elementary school kids created it
Local 4 is getting you answers about a question circulating online this week – a so-called “DIY roundabout” on Detroit’s west side. You asked and we found out. A DIY roundabout? That’s what people are calling it. People are also saying it’s something you’d only see in Detroit. Bu...
Carhartt, PLC Detroit launch new workwear design workshop for students
Carhartt is known for making clothing built to withstand the demands of a job site. Now, students at a Detroit design college are getting the opportunity to learn how to create that kind of apparel themselves. Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design, also known as PLC Detroit,...
Volunteers transform Osborn High School courtyard to boost student pride and sustainability
Volunteers are spending two days transforming the courtyard at Osborn High School in Detroit, planting native and sensory gardens, cleaning out a greenhouse, adding a mural celebrating school pride and restoring a pond. The project is funded through Ford Philanthropy. The nonprof...
Brooklyn Adams and the St. Brown Foundation Fulfill Teachers' Wishlist
As students head back to school, teachers across the country are hard at work creating engaging, comfortable, and resource-rich classrooms—often using their own money to fill in the gaps. In celebration of her birthday, Brooklyn Adams, fiancée of Detroit Lions star wide receiver ...
Michigan State University moves to online classes, remote work after campus power outage
Michigan State University is moving to online classes and remote work Monday after a power outage knocked out electricity to its East Lansing campus. The campus lost power Saturday after a connection failed at the campus power plant. Crews have since restored power to most of the...
Classes at Michigan State University online only after power outage
A power outage at Michigan State University over the weekend has had some lasting effects on campus. Due to issues at dining halls and elsewhere on campus, classes will be virtual only Sept. 21....
Troy Public Library Top Book Picks
Sydnee chats with Keegan Sulecki, Head of Youth Services at Troy Public Library. Keegan shares some top picks for beginners, middle schoolers, teens, and adults....
Michigan Supreme Court sends Oxford school shooter case back to appellate court for review
The Michigan Supreme Court has remanded Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley’s case back to the Court of Appeals this week to review whether a lower court erred in its decision to sentence the teen to life without parole. Crumbley, who was 15 years old when he fatally shot f...
Temple Israel reopens in West Bloomfield six months after March 12 attack
Temple Israel in West Bloomfield has reopened following a terrorist attack that targeted the synagogue six months ago. On March 12, a man deliberately rammed his truck into the building, barely missing children and teachers in the early childhood rooms. The FBI classified the att...
DPSCD making progress on long-needed air conditioning upgrades
As the Detroit school district marks its first month of the 2026-27 school year, more than half of its schools now have full air conditioning throughout the building, according to superintendent Nikolai Vitti. Vitti gave an update on Detroit Public Schools Community District’s on...
Michigan absenteeism inches down; 1 in 4 still miss too much school
This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan 27.2% Michigan students are chronically absent Absenteeism remains higher than it was during the pandemic It’s the fourth year the absenteeism rate dropped Chronic absenteeism in Michigan schools dropped slightly last year, but more tha...
Mississippi school district released from federal desegregation order after 50 years
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
Dearborn schools unveil green schoolyard playgrounds as part of $3 million eco-friendly project
Two new playgrounds at Salina Intermediate and Elementary schools in Dearborn are now open, marking the latest additions to a $3 million green schoolyards project funded through donations and grants. The schools, which are more than 100 years old, sit less than 800 feet from a st...
As Michigan bans phones in classrooms, educator argues for teaching digital literacy instead
by Amyah Thomas Emma Lee is a Salem High School senior in Canton. She’s one of many teens who feels they may be spending too much time on their phone, and she’s tried “a bunch of times” to limit her phone use. “I’ve tried putting my phone in grayscale,” Lee said, referring to a s...
M-STEP results: The Detroit school district is catching up to charter schools
This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit For years, charter schools tended to perform slightly better than the Detroit district on state standardized tests. But a Chalkbeat analysis suggests the traditional public school system is catching up to suburban and city charters. T...
New ranking shows the best and worst states for teachers
A new ranking is revealing where teachers can find the strongest career opportunities.
Secretary of State candidates to debate at U-M; Bridge to moderate with Gongwer
Garlin Gilchrist II and Anthony Forlini will debate for one hour Oct. 8 at the University of Michigan The event will also allow students to ask questions Jordyn Herman of Bridge Michigan and Zach Gorchow of Gongwer News Service will moderate the event Secretary of State candidate...
Lakeview High School syllabus sparks backlash over menstrual cycle disclosure policy
A Lakeview High School gym class syllabus is drawing scrutiny from parents and an attorney after a requirement asks female students to share personal health information in order to make up missed swimming days. Andy Amsdill, the father of a Lakeview student, says he was stunned a...
More data center pushback in Michigan township
Residents argued a data center proposal in Lyon Township was too close to schools and too close to the community.
How teachers and parents can collaborate to help Michigan’s 1.4M students succeed
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article . This story was first published in The Conversation About 1.4 million Michigan students returned to the state’s K-12 public school classrooms this fall. One of the most ...
‘Look at my baby’: How an Oakland County mom’s day job led to her son’s future in skilled trades
We all know a mother’s advice can sometimes change the entire direction of a young person’s life. On Monday, we shared the story of an Oakland County mother who spends her days helping people find educational and career opportunities. When she heard about one particular program, ...
Soccer referee hurt at University of Detroit Jesuit game returns home, faces long recovery
A soccer referee is recovering at home after suffering life-threatening injuries during a high school soccer game last month — and an outpouring of community support is helping him and his family get through it. Samir Alnasir returned home three days ago with multiple broken bone...
National Association of Women in Construction helps women build careers in skilled trades
The National Association of Women in Construction is working to expand opportunities for women in the skilled trades and help students pursue construction careers through scholarships and educational support. The organization was founded in 1953 by 16 women working in constructio...
After-school STEM programs in Metro Detroit: What parents need to know
School is back in session, and for many families, after-school programs are getting underway. And chances are, some of those kids are getting hands-on STEM learning. But hundreds of thousands of kids are missing out. According to the Michigan After-School Alliance, 93% of Michiga...
Michigan increased funding for English learners by $12.5M. Advocates say a big gap persists.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat and Outlier Media. This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit and Outlier Media This year, Michigan lawmakers increased state funding for English language learners by $12.5 million — but not all such students will benefit. Michi...
'Famous Men' with Julie Buntin
Julie Buntin is an author and teacher at the University of Michigan. Her bestselling novel, Famous Men, is a gripping story about ambition, parents and children, and all the ways women still pay for men's mistakes. She also has a new book, Notes to New Mothers, where 65 writers a...
Victory Day celebrated in Woodhaven
Several students with various disabilities took the field alongside football players and cheerleaders from various Downriver area schools for the 16th annual Victory Day at Woodhaven High School....
Warren De La Salle high school marks 100 years
Nearly 1,000 celebrated the 100th anniversary of Warren De La Salle High School.
Kids with Special needs get their moment on “Victory Day”
It was a different kind of game day atmosphere at Woodhaven High School on Saturday morning. It was the 16 th annual Victory Day! Where 70 special needs kids got the chance to get out on the field. The event is the brainchild of former Aaron Segedi, who first hosted the event whi...
Teaching a new generation about 9/11
How do you explain a national tragedy like 9/11 to kids? And what is it like teaching something as "history" when you lived through it yourself? Lindsay Demsky, a middle school teacher at St. Anne Catholic Grade School, explains....
Belleville High School marching band celebrates 100 years with 380+ alumni
Football usually takes center stage on Friday nights, but the marching band stole the show at Belleville High School as hundreds of alumni returned to celebrate the band program’s 100th anniversary. More than 380 former band members attended, with more than 200 picking up their i...
Canton Township teacher finds unique way to teach 9/11 to students who never lived it
Christopher Belch has been teaching history, civic, and social studies at Canton High School for nearly 20 years. He’s found a unique way to help his students understand just how surreal and devastating Sept. 11 was. “I think a lot of times when we go through history, we think ab...
Spotlight on the News: MI leading USA on high school transformation; MET's Fostering Futures
On Sunday, September 13, Spotlight on the News will feature how Michigan is leading the way on the future of high schools. Join us as we look inside a first-of-its-kind analysis examining how states are updating high school policies to better prepare students for a rapidly changi...
$2.2 million to expand free after-school 'GOAL Line' program to 7 new locations
Detroit is investing $2.2 million to expand a free after-school program that provides busing to activities and enrichment opportunities for students across the city. The GOAL Line program where "GOAL" stands for "Get On and Learn" is growing from 33 locations to 40, adding seven ...
Vacant Southwest Detroit school building transformed into early childhood center
A former school building in Southwest Detroit is getting a new life as a center for infants, toddlers and their families. Starfish Family Services and Brilliant Detroit have partnered to renovate the building next to the former Saints Andrew and Benedict Church. The newly renovat...
Keego Harbor eyes downtown development on former Roosevelt Elementary school site
Over the summer, Keego Harbor residents and business owners were asked to fill out a survey to understand the community's vision for the former Roosevelt Elementary School property with many wanting it to be something the city has never had: a downtown. Keego Harbor Interim City ...
WXYZ Editorial: Reading opens imaginations and opportunities for children
A child's future can be shaped by many things. A caring teacher. A supportive family. A community that believes in them - or something as simple as a book. That's why everyone at Channel 7 and The Spot Detroit 20, are so proud to support our " If You Give A Child A Book " campaig...
Here's where – and what – schools are required to teach about 9/11
As 9/11 becomes history for younger Americans, states are taking different approaches to teaching students about the attacks and their lasting impact.
Michigan fall colors forecast: Here’s when fall foliage will peak in 2026
With football season starting and schools returning to session, many are thinking about the beginning of nature’s vibrant display of colors. Explore Fall has an interactive map that follows leaf color across Michigan. It offers a guide to catch peak colors across the state and co...
Hot dorms at Michigan State University? How students are being told to stay cool
When students at Michigan State University moved back on campus a couple of weeks ago, they came back to nearly perfect weather for the end of August. They ended up sweating out the first couple of weeks of the semester as the heat and humidity opened the month of September. For ...