Michigan Schools Ranked Among 2022’s Best Colleges: U.S. News

New rankings from U.S. News & World Report evaluate colleges based on factors such as graduation rates, student excellence and more.

Detroit Schools Aim To Test 40,000 Students And Staff Weekly

The ambitious testing plan goes with the district's mask mandate in an effort to keep students in classrooms throughout the school year.

WMU's Vaccine Mandate For Student Athletes Temporarily Halted

U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney​ issued the temporary pause after four student athletes say the mandate violates their religious beliefs.

9 MI Schools Report COVID-19 Outbreaks

The nine schools include seven K-12 and one Upper Peninsula Michigan university.

Wayne County Mandates Masks For All Schools And Day Cares

The order will take effect immediately, regardless of vaccination status.

Metro Detroit Schools Make Decisions On Mask Policies: List

Many school districts around Metro Detroit are enforcing some variety of mask requirements.

Hinch U-Turn, Rests Miggy A Day After Slugger Belts No. 499

Manager said Miguel Cabrera would play Thursday in Baltimore, but his absence from the lineup means the 500th homer could come at home.

Wayne State University Issues COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

The Detroit university announced it will require students, faculty and staff to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination for the fall semester.

Back To School: Detroit 2021-22 School Calendar

Parents in Detroit can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Detroit Schools, Union Reach Plan For Returning To Classroom

​The reopening agreement lays out the plan for teachers and ancillary staff to return to the classroom and schools for in-person teaching.

Michigan Colleges Requiring COVID-19 Vaccine: See The List

Nearly 600 U.S. colleges and universities are now requiring the coronavirus vaccine, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.

23 MI High School Students Receive National Merit Scholarships

National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced more than 1,000 more winners of National Merit Scholarships, including 23 from Michigan.

Whitmer Send $4.4B To Michigan Schools

House Bill 4421, signed by Whitmer on Wednesday, appropriates more than $4.4 billion in federal COVID relief to Michigan schools.

FAFSA Completions Down In MI: How Detroit Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Detroit area high schools.

The MI House Signed Off On A $65B School Budget. What's Next?

The Michigan House OK'd a substantial state spending plan on Thursday. Here's what that means.

These MI Community Colleges Just Got Thousands In Grant Funding

Five colleges will receive Sixty by 30 Student Success Grants of up to $150,000 each.

Michigan Expands Preschool Enrollment To Eligible 4-Year-Olds

State officials said the plan ensures that 22,000 more children can enroll in preschool.

$550M Donation Made To Western Michigan University: Report

A formal announcement from the university is expected on Tuesday.

DPSCD Offers $15,000 Bonus For Select Special Education Teachers

The district is aiming to fill its remaining teacher vacancies and reach a fully staffed status.

Congratulations, University Prep Art And Design Grad D'Janett Talley

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Detroit Patch.

Michigan Schools Make Top U.S. High School List: Report

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.

FAFSA Completions Down In MI: How Detroit Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Detroit area high schools.

14 Michigan Students Are National Merit Scholarship Winners

Winners of the first round of scholarships, which are corporate-sponsored, were announced on Wednesday.

Father ‘Outraged’ After Teacher Cuts Biracial Daughter’s Hair

A father in Michigan is seeking answers after his daughter received an unwanted haircut at the hands of her teacher.

In Detroit Area, Share Of College Grads Increases

The percentage of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been growing. Here's how it’s changed in Wayne County.

Teacher Takes Potty Break On Zoom; Authorities Want To Know Why

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Walled Lake school district are looking into how a teacher’s bathroom break came to be webcast.

Detroit Schools To Resume In-Person Learning On March 8

The decision follows careful and consistent use of science and data by closely monitoring COVID-19 rates, officials said.

Detroit PE Teacher Navigates Pandemic With Charity Assist

Like countless educators during the pandemic, one PE teacher in Detroit had to make the adjustment to instructing her students virtually.

Detroit School District Reopening Learning Centers On Feb. 24

The district will begin transitioning back to in-person learning by reopening its Learning Centers on Feb. 24, officials announced Monday.

Detroit Public Schools Suspends All Face-to-Face Classes

The district announced it will be shifting to online learning exclusively beginning Monday.

U-M Planning More Online Courses For Winter Semester

The school announced it's not allowing as many students on campus for its Winter Semester, opting instead for more remote courses.

Detroit School District Out From Under State Oversight

For the first time since 2009, the Detroit school district is out from under state oversight.

​Detroit Schools, Teachers Union Reach Contract Agreement

The agreement includes increased salaries and the highest starting salary for the state.

DTE Offers Virtual 'Field Trip' To Michigan Wind, Solar Parks

During the coronavirus pandemic, even some field trips are becoming virtual.

Michigan Schools Ranked Among 2021’s Best Colleges: U.S. News

New rankings from U.S. News & World Report evaluate colleges based on factors such as academic excellence and graduation rates.

Detroit Superintendent To State: Reinstate Fall Football Season

Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti sent a letter to state officials requesting fall football be reinstated in Michigan.

Detroit Schools, Teachers Agree On Back To School Plan

The agreement, signed by officials on Thursday, sets a number of safety guidelines district officials are required to implement.

Gov. Whitmer Signs 'Return To Learn' Bills

The legislation outlines the new coronavirus learning plan, which is intended to provide districts with flexibility.

9 Michigan Colleges Make Princeton Review’s 2021 ‘Best’ List

The annual list, released this week, includes 386 colleges from across the country. See which Michigan schools made the list.