Michigan Education News Monitoring

Michigan lawmakers propose $3.1 billion road funding plan without raising taxes

LANSING, Mich, (WPBN/WGTU) - - State lawmakers discussed a plan for billions of dollars in road funding. House Republicans say they want to do this without any additional taxes. “We all realize there’s no Republican roads, there’s no Democrat roads; …

University of Michigan listed in warning letter from U.S. Education Department

The University of Michigan is among 60 universities and colleges that received warnings to ensure the protection of Jewish students on campus, the U.S. Department of Education reported Monday.  The letters came from the education department's Office …

BATTLE CREEK NATIVE AND FORMER MAYOR MARNI SAWICKI ANNOUNCES "MOVING MICHIGAN FORWARD" CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR

Battle Creek native and former Cape Coral mayor launches Michigan governor campaign focused on transparency and the Michigan Open Government Act. KALAMAZOO, MI, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former Cape Coral Mayor and …

Donald Trump's presidential administration officially launches an investigation into Ohio State University

Ohio State University (OSU) is under investigation by the Trump administration for alleged antisemitic harassment and discrimination on campus. This comes as part of a broader investigation into 60 universities, following a spike in antisemitic incidents …

Trump admin to University of Michigan: Stop antisemitism, or face 'enforcement'

“The department is deeply disappointed that Jewish students studying on elite US campuses continue to fear for their safety amid the relentless antisemitic eruptions that have severely disrupted campus life for more than a year,” US Secretary of Education …

Green Book in Michigan: Inside the mission to preserve Black travel sites

However, the report notes, the sites are vulnerable, “as many African American historical sites are at risk of disappearing, “ Thirty years of Michigan-based listings in the Green Book are the basis for the statewide hunt for the surviving sites so that …

The Metro: Threats to the Department of Education concern experts and teachers in the state

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The Department of Education plays a vital role in supporting some of Michigan’s most vulnerable students, which is a key reason that education advocates are …

University of Michigan must ‘protect Jewish students on campus,’ federal agency warns

ANN ARBOR, MI - Federal officials are warning the University of Michigan and 59 other higher education institutions of potential consequences if they do not “protect Jewish students on campus,” according to a Monday announcement. The U.S. Department of …

University of Michigan students, a regent react to the US Department's warning letter

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WXYZ) — The U.S. Department of Education has put 60 universities across the country on notice that they are under investigation for antisemitic discrimination and harassment. Those universities, including the University of Michigan, have …

Michigan teacher charged with child abuse in elementary student's assault

The Sheriff's Office said there is surveillance video of the teacher's assault on the elementary school student. MANISTEE, Mich. — Michigan deputies arrested a 34-year-old teacher in the assault of one of her elementary school students this week.  …

U.S. Education Department to cut half its staff as Trump vows shutdown

KEVIN LEMARQUE / REUTERS / FEB. 4 A person walks in front of the Department of Education building in Washington early last month. WASHINGTON >> The U.S. Department of Education said today it would lay off nearly half its staff, as government …

Census: Immigration driving state growth, Metro Detroit rebound in '24

Washington — Foreign immigration across the state buoyed Michigan’s best-in-decades population growth last year, according to federal data released Thursday. In a year when the Michigan population increased by about 57,000 (or 0.6%), all but one of the …

Meet our News19 Teacher of the Week: Erin Outlaw

Erin Outlaw forms lasting bonds with her students at Wateree Elementary. LUGOFF, S.C. — Our next News19 Teacher of the Week traveled across the country to become an educator in South Carolina. She created a bond with her special education students that …

More universities are choosing to stay neutral on the biggest issues

According to a report released Tuesday from the Heterodox Academy, a group that has been critical of progressive orthodoxy on college campuses, 148 colleges had adopted “institutional neutrality” policies by the end of 2024, a trend that underscores the …

What time is the ‘blood moon' total lunar eclipse? Here's when it will peak

When will the total lunar eclipse actually start with this week's "blood moon"? While sights of the moon are already making headlines, the peak of the eclipse is still to come. The total eclipse will flush the moon red Thursday night into …

4 Washington colleges get warnings from Education Dept. about antisemitic behavior

The Department of Education (DOE) has issued a warning to four colleges in Washington, urging them to address antisemitic discrimination and harassment. The University of Washington (UW), Eastern Washington University (EWU), Pacific Lutheran University ( …

University of Michigan listed in warning letter from U.S. Education Department

Michigan Loses 2 Girl Scout Cookie Flavors This Spring

This is one of them most exciting times of the year in Michigan as most of us are excited that winter is coming to an end and are looking forward to better weather. The kids are starting to think about school being over and how they're going to spend …

Five years ago today: Michigan approaches COVID shutdown

It was five years ago that Michigan snapped awake to the coming pandemic. On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, the eyes of the nation were on Michigan as voters went to their precincts to decide the Democratic primary. If Joe Biden won, which he did, the primary …

Amazing Love Movement Weekend Honors Teachers at Comedy Show with Omar Gooding and Benefit Youth at All-Star Zoom-a-Thon

His Love is Amazing Founder Apostle Mardia Scott Launches Events Sponsored by Humanitarian Bill Whittle to Uplift the Baton Rouge Community on March 15-16. BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Amazing Love …

African Calendar LLC Unveils First-Ever Igbo Calendar to Revive Africa’s Lost Heritage and Unite the Diaspora

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- African Calendar LLC passionately announces the launch of the African Igbo Calendar, designed by Udee Onyioha, that takes into account the rich history, groundbreaking …

The GRO Foundation Is Bringing Uganda’s Forests Back

The GRO Foundation is restoring Uganda’s forests—255M trees, 138M tons of CO₂ captured, and livelihoods rebuilt for a sustainable future. KAMPALA, UGANDA, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The land remembers. It remembers the forests that …

Fetch Charlotte to Feature the First of Five Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposiums Happening in 2025

Fetch Charlotte Featuring the GeniusVets Veterinary Practice Ownership Symposium CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GeniusVets, a leading pet health information and veterinary marketing platform, is excited for …

ORANGE BEACH FESTIVAL OF ART RANKS BEST ART FESTIVAL IN AMERICA

After nominations by leisure travel writers and prize winning journalists, USA Today readers select Orange Beach Festival of Art as tops in the nation. ORANGE BEACH, AL, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In its 51st year, Orange Beach …

National Academy of Athletics Expands to San Diego North with Seventh Franchise Sale

National Academy of Athletics expands to San Diego North, marking its seventh franchise sale and bringing top-tier youth sports programs to the community. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Academy of …

Italian American One Voice Coalition Raps Saturday Night Live for Pattern of Bigoted Italian Slurs

NORTHVALE, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Italian American One Voice Coalition (“IAOVC”), the nation’s largest independent Italian American anti-bias organization, is calling out Saturday Night Live (“SNL”) for …

Fresh, Bold & So Def Symposium II: Culture Carriers – A Global Movement, Defined by U.N.I.T.Y.

Hip-Hop Education Center Celebrates Women in Hip-Hop in collaboration with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fresh, Bold & So Def Symposium II: Culture Carriers – A …

ETA Track Plus Unveils Smart-Trip AI Report & Advanced GPS Fleet Tracking for Smarter Fleet Management in Dallas, Texas

ETA Track Plus, unveils its latest innovation—the Smart-Trip AI Report, a comprehensive GPS fleet tracking system. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ETA Track Plus, a leader in GPS tracking technology and fleet …

Local Music Studio Helps Kids Overcome Fear, Build Confidence, and Love Learning

232 Music Studios is teaching students that diligence, patience, and collaboration can make even the biggest challenges feel achievable. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Parents are seeking innovative …

Get a sneak peek of REAL Talks by BlogPaws at Global Pet Expo

Join us Thursday at 9:30 a.m. - Booth 3459 ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BlogPaws will offer an exclusive first look at its REAL Talks series during a special press conference at the Global Pet Expo on Thursday …

AAFCS and Journal of Consumer Research Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to support Consumer Research

AAFCS and Journal of Consumer Research Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to support Consumer Research. ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) is …

NextGrad Partners with The College Tour team to Empower High School Students with Vital College Information

NextGrad & The College Tour partner to bring students exclusive college insights on high school screens, helping them explore campuses & make informed decisions SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NextGrad, …

St. John's Episcopal School Unveils State-of-the-Art SmartLab

Innovative Learning Environment Enhances STREAM Education for Students MCALLEN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- St. John's Episcopal School proudly hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, January 30th, to …

Edward Packard’s Bestselling Classic Choose Your Own Adventure Book, The Cave of Time, Back in Print After 25 Years

WAITSFIELD, VT, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cave of Time by Edward Packard, the first book released in the bestselling Choose Your Own Adventure series in 1979, returns to print on August 5, 2025 ($8.99, paperback). …

Durham School Services Bus Driver Pat King Recognized for Saving Life of Fellow Bus Monitor

Emphasizes the Importance of CPR and Safety Training JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pat King, school bus driver for Durham School Services, has been recognized as a heroine for performing life-saving CPR on her bus …

Ellen Glickman Encourages Americans to Take Advantage of the Spring Season for Improved Health and Wellness

Leading Exercise Physiologist Advocates "Spring into Fitness" and Embrace Warmer Days for a Healthier You KENT, OH, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ellen Glickman, a leading voice in health and exercise physiology, …

Permian Basin Water In Energy Conference returns in 2025 to address critical water issues in the region

This event brings together industry leaders, government officials, researchers, and stakeholders to tackle water challenges critical to energy production. ODESSA, TX, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Permian Basin Water In …

Motivational Book by R.W. Larson Jr. Encourages Perseverance in Sports and Life

R.W. Larson Jr.’s Two Hundred Pounders Don’t Win Marathons But Persevere Anyway Continues to Inspire Readers KS, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atticus Publishing proudly presents journalist, athlete, and professor R.W. …

Benjamin Gordon Cambridge Capital Scholarship: Fostering the Next Generation of Supply Chain Innovators

The Benjamin Gordon Cambridge Capital Scholarship awards $1,000 to U.S. college/university students passionate about supply chain management. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Benjamin Gordon …