Summer Reading: What’s the Novel That Got You Hooked on Lit?
Amanda Kuhn As we head into the July 4th weekend, a time when many people are heading out of town...
Students and Pros Design Study Space at Osborne High
Gensler City Year Detroit places young people between 18 and 25 years old in 7 schools in the city to...
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Addresses Pistons Move, Racial Tensions [VIDEO]
AnnMarie Scaramuzzino/WDET Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan recently told a group of business leaders and lawmakers that the first few years...
Teacher Pension Overhaul Headed to Gov. Snyder
Jake Neher/WDET New teachers will get different retirement options than current school employees under a bill sent to Gov. Rick Snyder....
CuriosiD: Was there busing in Detroit in the early 1960’s?
Listener Cheryl Pernell was intereted in examples of busing in Detroit Public Schools around 1963. Pernell was bused to Dossin Elementary for the...
How Significant is UM’s Free Tuition Guarantee?
University of Michigan Office of Enrollment Management The University of Michigan will guarantee free tuition for in-state families making less...
Here’s Why You Should Care About Changes to Michigan’s Teacher Retirement System
Jake Neher/WDET Bills moving through the state Legislature would make major changes to Michigan’s teacher retirement system. The Republican-backed bills...
White Smoke From the Capitol as Governor and Republican Leaders Make Deal
Jake Neher/WDET A deal for the state’s budget and teacher retirement has been made. Top Republican lawmakers and Gov. Rick...
Women Offered Coaching to Hone Political Savvy
A divisive political climate in the United States may be inspiring some to become more involved in government. One organization is...
Detroit Schools Finances: How’s the New District Doing?
Citizens Research Council of Michigan In its first fiscal year of existence, the Detroit Public Schools Community District is projected...
Court of Appeals Says It’s OK for Colleges to Ban Guns on Campus
University of Michigan Colleges are allowed to ban guns on their campuses. That was the decision of the Michigan Court...
Kresge and Kellogg Foundations Join Forces to Boost Early Childhood Education in Detroit
Sascha Raiyn/WDET There are a few major foundations that work toward bettering life, well-being, and business in our region through...