Prof From E. Lansing Resigns at Northwestern Over Academic Freedom

Medical professor Alicia Dreger's departure is in response to the handling of an essay about a sexual encounter between a nurse and patient.

Nightmare Back-to-School Story: Mutated 'Super Lice' Strike in Michigan

As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them in Michigan and 24 other U.S. states.

Oakland Early College on Newsweek's List of Top Public Schools in America

Newsweek used several metrics to compile the rankings, including graduation and college enrollment rates and ACT and SAT scores.

EMU Marching Band Says Goodbye to Huron Logo on Uniforms

What do you think about Eastern Michigan University dropping the Native American symbol from its jackets?

Did Farmington-Farmington Hills Teachers Rank on National List?

One metro school’s teachers are among the best in the nation. Where did your school’s teachers rank in Michigan?

Clinic Hours Extended for Back-to-School Vaccinations

Since 1978, Michigan has required that students be current on immunizations on or before the first day of school or upon entering childcare.

'Very Aggressive' Turkey Runs Amok, Shows Up in Selfies

Like some sort of feathered protester, bird lays in front of buses, has “trapped and cornered” University of Michigan students, police say.

Emotions Run High as Farmington Considers Closing 6 Schools

“My heart and soul is here,” said longtime teacher and coach John Herrington. “I cannot imagine closing a school of that caliber."

Farmington Cuts 180 Teachers And Staff - And Cuts Aren't Over

“It’s not as though we have a hidden pot of money... I wish there was,” says school board vice president George Gurrola.

EMU Students: Remove Discriminatory Hurons Logo

University president says “hidden” logo on band uniforms an effort to unite campus, alumni still divided over switch to Eagles 20 years ago.

ASPA Honors Detroit Country Day Student Newspaper, Literary Magazine with National Awards

The Day Times earned First Place/Most Outstanding High School Newspaper, while Spectrum Magazine took First Place for Top Scoring Magazine.

Farmington High Dance Concert

The Farmington High School Dance Company held their spring concert Thursday, May 21st. Enjoy some images from the concert.

FPS Proms Take Students And Money Out Of Town

Tis prom season in Farmington/Farmington Hills. Why does FPS send students and the money spent out of town?

Woodhaven Teen's Prom Date With NBA Rookie's Girlfriend Up in the Air

Sacramento's Nik Stauskas and his girlfriend were going to Jaime Guerra's prom after a Twitter bet. Then the couple broke up. Now what?

New Bill Will Put $70 to $140 More in the Pockets of Michigan Schools

The state legislative measure marks the most Michigan has spent on education.

Teacher's Life-Saving Gift Redefines Hero to Some Tough Kids

In Michigan, a teacher’s generous gift – given because it’s what humans do for one another – may have saved one life and changed many more.

Oakland County Classroom Teacher is Michigan Teacher of the Year

Honoree shares his passion for closing socioeconomic and achievement gaps by encouraging students to stand up to injustice and inequity.

Metro Woman, 93, Collects College Degrees Along with Birthdays

Juanita Gregory-Harvey loves learning. At 93, she’s got her sights set on her eighth sheepskin.

UPDATED: Ski Resort to Sue Fraternity Revelers Who Caused $430K of Damage

Treetops Resort said its investigation shows vandalism was “malicious and intentional” after a verbal confrontation.

Area Schools Among U.S. News and World Report's Best Top High Schools in America List

The magazine’s annual ranking include 24t Michigan schools, including several in your back yard.

Online Petition Seeks to Close Loophole Allowing Guns in Schools

After gun rights activists flexed their muscle by openly carrying pistols in school, parents support law declaring schools gun-free zones.

This Might Be the Sweetest Prom Story of 2015

Belinda Smith missed her prom because money was tight after her mom died of leukemia. But she’s getting dolled up Friday for a special date.

Do You Favor Year-Round School to Stop the 'Summer Slide'? Patch Poll

Summer’s coming, and when it does kids thoughts turn to mush, some proponents of a year-round calendar argue.

Teen Kicked Out of Prom for 'Revealing' Prom Dress, But Is It? Watch

Michigan teen’s mom thought dress was “classy and elegant;” school officials said she couldn’t attend prom unless she covered her midriff.

School Drops Unbelievable Bombshell on Girl, 12, Battling Cancer

School cites poor attendance record and academic performance in letter dismissing student from her private middle school in Michigan.

School District Admits It Must Act to End 'Pervasive Ruling Climate of Bullying'

After student captured video of classmates taunting him with racial slurs, school superintendent admits “we have a lot of work to do."

You Won't Believe What Happened When Mom Live-Tweeted Abstinence Talk in Sex Ed Class

Instructor’s statement – “You’ll find a good girl. If you find one that says ‘no,’ that’s the one you want” – infuriated medical professor.

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.

If You're Thinking of Skipping May 5 Election, Girl, 9, Will Tell You Why You Shouldn't

Farmington Public Schools patrons will decide a $131.5 million bond issue May 5, and voter recruitment is coming from an unlikely source.

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.

Farmington Area Schools Among Top in Michigan

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

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.

Frat Disbanded after $430K Carnage at Ski Resort

Sigma Alpha Mu members not only damaged 45 rooms, but also refused to take responsibility, fraternity leader says.

Gun Advocates Press for Right to Carry Guns in Schools

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

School Bus Carrying 20 Students, SUV Collide

The school bus was carrying 20 students from Dunkel Middle School.

Farmington Names Teacher of the Year

Farmington schools recognize Teacher of the Year

Town Hall Meeting on Schools' $131.5 Million Bond Issue

The proposal will go before Farmington Public Schools voters on May 5.