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Education
Detroit school leaders want action to get pot edibles away from kids
Detroit school district leaders are urging lawmakers to help address a rise in student use of marijuana edibles and vape pens.
Former Detroit diner owner leading Downtown Boxing Gym’s culinary arts program
Molly Mitchell, the former owner of Detroit diner Rose’s Fine Food, became DBG’s associate director of culinary arts in January.
AP African American Studies connects Michigan students to their own history while they make it
East Kentwood High School students taking AP African American Studies are finding a greater purpose in taking the pilot course: showcasing its meaning through their own experiences.
‘Degree Forward’ is making college more accessible for Detroiters
The Detroit-based college program provides affordable, accelerated online classes for people with time limitations or who didn’t excel in traditional school.
What Detroit parents need to know about DPSCD’s summer school program
Summer school in the Detroit Public Schools Community District begins June 24, with registration starting May 1.
FAFSA fiasco leaves Michigan students, families in ‘anxiety inducing’ limbo
Federal aid application woes mean Michigan families are contemplating college decisions without crucial information: How much it will cost.
Birdie’s Bookmobile spreads joy of reading to Detroit children
The traveling book fair has given away thousands of books to schools, after-school programs and nonprofits across the city.
Plans to put libraries in most Michigan schools get support from educators, parents
Three bills from Michigan Democratic senators would require districts to have libraries in every school staffed by certified librarians.
Michigan’s plan to boost FAFSA: Free pizza for college aid applications
With federal aid applications lagging amid a botched federal rollout, Michigan leaders are hoping free pizza might be a motivator for high school students considering college.