Middle Schooler Faces Hate Crime in Alleged Racial Harassment Caught on Video

Anti-racism rally supports student school officials called courageous for capturing video footage of alleged racial slurs directed at him.

Girls May Cause 'Major Trouble' at World Robotics Event, But Lag in STEM Fields

As all-girl Michigan robotics team heads to world competition, research shows female, minority diversity in STEM fields static since 2001.

Student Videotapes Alleged Racial Harassment School Calls 'Egregious'

A student records racial harassment that allegedly began after video of fraternity chanting racist messages went viral.

Lily Tomlin Calls on University to End 'Dead Dog Experiments'

Protesters, who will gather at 11 a.m. Wednesday, say cardiology research trials that result in dogs’ deaths are useless.

Cranbrook Kingswood Senior Wins $1,000 Scholarship

Francis Misra is among 32 teens receiving Farm Bureau scholarships.

U-M Fraternity's Parent Sues for Control of Bank Account

Sigma Alpha Mu national leaders don’t want disbanded local chapter assets to cover estimated $430,000 in damages from wild ski weekend.

Bloomfield School Gets High Marks in National Ranking

Several southeast Michigan school are on the niche.com ranking.

School Censors Student Paper Over Provocative Photos

Administrators required prior review after "The Rochester Talon" published photos of a condom-wrapped banana and a hookah-smoking teen.

New State School Superintendent Selected

The three finalists for top job were Dearborn's Brian Whiston, Oakland Schools' Vicki Markavitch and Washtenaw Schools' Scott Menzel.

Gun Advocates: Rights Don't End at Schoolhouse Door

School superintendent: “The presence of guns in schools runs contrary to everything we are wired for in education."

Wild Weekend Frat Party Causes $430K of Damage at Ski Resort: Owner

University of Michigan fraternity says it’s not balking at bill, but is surprised by $430K tally; claims “significant amount of hate mail.”

OCC to Receive $4.5 Million in Skilled Trades Funding

Grant program is a critical component state’s strategy to address demand for hard-to-fill jobs.

Michigan's 100 Best Public Schools: Where Does Your School Rank?

Several schools in the Tri-County area made the cut in a ranking by Niche, foundby Carnegie Mellon University students.

As Temps Continue Plummet, Bloomfield Schools Make Decision on Friday Classes

A 1934 record could fall Thursday night with a forecast low of -12. Clear skies could make for more miserable temperatures in some areas.

Bloomfield Schools: Open or Closed Thursday?

Thursday's high temperature will be 3 degrees, but it will feel more like -25.

Oakland County Students Spark Ideas at TED-Style Conference

International Academy students conceived and executed a successful conference, called KUBE.

Cranbrook Students Take Design Award at Robotics Competition

More than 30 teams competed in matches and skills challenges.

Write On: Bloomfield Hills Third-Graders Take Top Young Authors' Festival

Kaylah Walker and Samantha Azzoli were honored in University of Michigan-Dearborn writing competition.

College Raises $12,000 on Building Implosion Auction: Watch

Police Academy graduate selected to flip the lever that demolished a dilapidated building in fund-raiser for scholarships.

Hundreds to Protest George Will's MSU Commencement Appearance

The university’s selection of a columnist who dismissed those who report sexual assaults on campus as “status” seekers draws fire.

Detroit Country Day School Celebrates Holidays Around the World with Multicultural Display

Inclusive holiday decorations teach DCDS students about diverse religions and celebrations.

MSU Defends George Will as Commencement Speaker

The columnist’s comments on campus rape have sparked outrage among U.S. senators, media and women’s equality groups.

What Michelle Obama Liked About a Bloomfield Hills Student's Omelete

Seventh grader Elena Hirsch played on the First Family's names in her winning omelet recipe in the “The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge!”

Brother Rice Mother's Club's Autumn Boutique & Craft Show is Nov. 13

Proceeds from the annual event go directly to the Brother Rice Financial Aid Fund.

Students: Electric Fence that Critically Shocked Teen Ongoing Problem

Students at the southeast Michigan school district say they’ve known about what appears to be a short in a fence for weeks, but didn’t repor

Vatican's Openness Prompts Review of Policies that Led to Pregnant Gay Teacher's Firing

Thousands have signed an online petition asking nuns to reconsider the school’s morality clause and other policies.

Post Tugs Heart of Any Dad Who Ever Left a Daughter at College

Half a world separates a Michigan college freshman and her dad, whose viral post strikes a universal chord.

Army Officer Given Odd Reason for Being Kicked Out of Daughter's School

School superintendent says disciplinary action will be taken against private security company if investigation warrants it.

Troy Makes Newsweek's 2014 List of America's Top High Schools

School using International Baccalaureate curriculum highest-ranked Michigan school on list. Several other area schools also got a mention.

International Academy 5th on Newsweek's 2014 List of America's Top High Schools

School using International Baccalaureate curriculum highest-ranked Michigan school on list. Several other area schools also got a mention.

Student Claims U-M Failed to Protect Him Against Rape Threats

University already under Civil Rights Office microscope for handling of rape allegations against former football player Brendan Gibbons.

Catholic School Teacher is Gay, Pregnant and - Now - Fired

School morality clause works like military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, but now that teacher’s pregnancy is in the open, she’s jobless.

Michigan School Superintendent Gives Chilly Back-to-School Message: Video

Mike Flanagan used the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to challenge Michiganders to support public education. “We’ll all be better off,” he said.

Do You Know What Your Kids Are Doing Online?

Michigan AT&T offers some tips to parents to help understand what online activities are safe – and what ones aren’t.

Oakland Community College, Schools Sign Pact to Meet Workforce Demands

An agreement between Oakland Community College and Oakland Schools streamlines a “clunky system.”

When Does School Start in Bloomfield Hills?

School starts for Bloomfield Hills students September 2 and Patch has a list of things you’ll need to know to get prepared for the first day

New Parent Survey Reveals Parents Across Michigan Overwhelmingly Pleased with 21st Century Education

Connections Education's Michigan-based virtual and blended learning public schools receive high marks from parents

Michigan Merit Curriculum Helps Juniors Improve Test Scores This Year

Students in several Oakland County schools scored the highest among their peers on the ACT and Michigan Merit Exam.

Fat Kids and School Lunches: What You Said

See what Patch readers had to say about school lunches — and tell us what you think.

What's the Only Michigan School to Make ‘50 Best Middle Schools’ List?

TheBestSchools.org bases its rankings of school across the United States on several factors, including academic excellence, test scores, and awards and reputation.