The Birmingham Board of Education discussed the potential changes during their Tuesday meeting.
The Birmingham Board of Education held a regular meeting Oct. 2.
Bingham Farms kindergarten students are adjusting to a full-day schedule for the first time.
The position requires a master's degree or higher and comes with a salary between $111,000-$137,000 a year.
The League of Women Voters hosted a forum for the candidates running for the Birmingham Board of Education this November; challenger Mary Blake was absent.
The voters forum begins at 7 p.m. and is hosted by the League of Women Voters' Oakland chapter
School starts 90 minutes later Thursday due to professional development for Birmingham teachers.
"Every dollar we spend now, in 10-15 years, we're saving $10," said the school district's manager of operations during a discussion of the district's summer construction projects.
Six of those students go to Seaholm and Groves and another six attend the Roeper School.
As part of the Africa Inside program, Groves science teacher Bonnie Bartnick spent the summer volunteering at an orphanage in Nairobi.
An early headcount one week into the 2012-13 school year shows a district-wide enrollment of 8,390. The official fall headcount date is Oct. 3.
The 2012 season for the Oakland County Competitive Robotics Association kicked off Monday at Oakland Schools.
The new teachers are working everywhere from the Lincoln Alternative School to West Maple Elementary.
The former Red Wings star visited Birmingham's Holy Name School Monday as part of the Detroit Red Wings' School Assembly Program.
Marian awarded two dozen students nearly $40,000 in scholarships for the school year, including several to local residents.
Students and educators say any stigma is fading from the nation's community colleges. A growing number of students are choosing 2-year programs to find high-paying jobs — in fields where businesses are actually hiring.
Going beyond the typical business clients, the Birmingham-based Hay There Social Media is offering a social media course for parents as teens and tweens head back to school.
Education Foundation organizers says this year's attendance will be the benefit's highest yet.
David Larson is one of 10 superintendents in the country who have been recognized for their work in integrating technology in the classroom.
King Day service project draws more volunteers as Birmingham Public Schools, Kensington Church join campaign.