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.

Farmington Public Schools Make 'Cold' Day Decision

Extreme cold temperatures are continuing in the Farmington-Farmington Hills area. Thursday night could bring record-breaking cold.

Farmington Schools: In Session or Not Thursday

Wind chill values will be around -25 below between 4-8 a.m. Thursday.

Drugs 101: What Kids Don't Want Their Parents to Know

Parents will come face-to-face with more than 70 drug paraphernalia items during an interactive drug education and prevention workshop.

Hillside Kids Urged to Do Something that Once Meant Detention

Students get to break the rules Friday and raise money for a good cause – without having to sell something.

Farmington Public Schools Make Snow Day Decision

The City Wrestling Meet goes on as scheduled. If you had tickets to "Xanadu," there's makeup performance on the calendar.

Nature Center Offers Classes for Home-Schooled Students

The January-March sessions offer hands-on outdoor sessions designed to increase children's connections with the natural world.

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.

Grant Will Help Farmington School's Homeless Kids

The grant will help the Farmington Public School system feed and shelter 138 students classified as homeless.

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.

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.

Teacher's Blog About 'That Kid' is a Tear-Jerker

There are many reasons a child may act out in school, and many of them will break your heart.

Updated: Farmington Schools Clarify 'Stranger Danger' Report

School district says the Monday morning incident provides an opportunity for parents to talk to their children about talking to strangers.

Half a World Away, Students Help Recover WWII Remains, Downed Aircraft

Michigan robotics wiz kids will get some national exposure when The BentProp Project is featured on “60 Minutes" Sunday evening.

Think You Can't Afford College? Don't Tell Farmington High Grad

Aubrey Perry was devastated when she learned her college fund had been lost in a sour economy, but she turned her attention to scholarships.

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.

If You've Got a Convertible, Drive it to Homecoming Parade, Please

If you've got the top down and want to show to show it off, North Farmington High School is in need of convertibles for homecoming parade.

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.

It's Fall, and that Means Competition Band is in Full Swing

Several area schools will compete Saturday in a marching band field day at West Bloomfield High School Stadium.

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.”

Did Your Child Read to Avoid 'Summer Slide'? Contest Rules

Students should bring their "chains" to Meet and Greet Day at Wood Creek on Aug. 28.

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

Farmington Public Schools sees gains in Michigan Merit Exam, ACT scores

High school juniors' largest gains on the Michigan Merit Exam was in social studies.

Longacre Elementary School Earns Elite ‘Lighthouse’ Status

Only five other Michigan schools and 94 school worldwide have met the rigorous academic criteria required to achieve “Leader in Me Lighthouse School” status.

‘Moms Were Going Crazy’: Why Pranks At All-Girl Catholic School Went Too Far

Restrooms were trashed, staff members were targeted, duct tape was used liberally and feminine hygiene products were taped to the walls in hijinks school president says took a personal, “mean-spirited” turn.

Farmington School Board Names New Superintendent

George Heitsch was selected on a 4-3 vote to replace retiring Superintendent Susan H. Zurvalec.

Last Chance to Meet Superintendent Finalists for Farmington Public Schools

Feedback forms are available online through Monday, May 5, and will be made available to

Local Students Help Lawmakers with Policy to Fight Childhood Obesity

The Students Reinventing Michigan Contest awarded $22,000 in scholarships to students in Farmington Hills, Sterling Heights, Rochester, Troy and Grand Rapids.

Farmington PE Teacher Finalist for Governor's Fitness Award

Greg Thompson leads interested Longacre elementary students in 30-minute fitness routines four mornings a week in “Rise and Shine” sessions.

Farmington, Unplugged! (Or Things Kids Can Do That Don't Involve a TV or Computer)

Ride a bike. Fly a kite. Take a hike. Volunteer. What would you do if you were unplugged?

Farmington Superintendent Candidates Narrowed to Four

The Farmington Public Schools Board of Education will interview four superintendent finalists April 23-24, then narrow the list to two. The interviews are open to the public and will be broadcast on TV-10.

Online Learning Comes to Farmington Community Library

Open houses planned April 16-17 to familiarie residents with the web-based lerning environment and platform.

Federal Office of Civil Rights Investigating U-M's Handling of Sexual Assault Cases

Similar meetings were held at MSU in February.

Farmington Administrator Exits for Top Wyandotte Job

With Assistant Superintendent Catherine Cost’s departure and Superintendent Sue Zurvalec’s retirement, Farmington schools’ top administrative positions will be vacant.