Setting Healthy Boundaries with Maria LoCicero and Grief Counselor Bonnie Wheeler
The Science of Grief, produced by WDET and Science Gallery Detroit, explores the stories, science and solutions around grief and...
Michigan Public Schools Facing Budget Uncertainty Over One-Time Federal Education Funding
In order for schools to determine their budgets and resources, state lawmakers must allocate the one-time funds before July 1, the start of...
Officials Look for Ways to Fix Michigan’s Juvenile Justice System
There’s a new push to rethink juvenile justice in Michigan. Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order creating the...
The Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund Aims to Help Students Formerly in Foster Care
The Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund has been around since 2012, aiding students who have been in Michigan’s foster care...
Crescent Academy Celebrates 30 Years in Canton
Crescent Academy International in Canton is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The private Islamic school serves children from 1 year...
New Podcast from WDET and Science Gallery Detroit Addresses Mental Health, Grief and Young People
"Science of Grief" is a new 10-episode WDET podcast that "makes space for young adults to share stories, science and solutions for those who...
Science of Grief: Exploring Unexpected Loss
The Science of Grief, produced by WDET and Science Gallery Detroit, explores the stories, science and solutions around grief and...
Confidential Tipline for Students to Report Guns, Mental Health Crises Sees Big Drop in 2020
The state’s confidential OK2SAY hotline for students received fewer tips last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a...
Michigan GOP Senators Advance Bill to Prevent COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Children Under 18
Republican Senators in Michigan have pushed through a bill that would prohibit state and local health officials from requiring COVID-19...
Detroit-Based Majority-Women Race Car Team Drives Toward Historic Qualifying at Indy 500
Beth Paretta has been involved in motor sports for years. She had an idea that an all-women’s IndyCar team competing...
We’re Thinking About Herd Immunity All Wrong, Says Social Epidemiologist
“Herd immunity” is a term that is often thrown around to indicate a point where the United States would have enough people...
What You Need To Know About Kids Getting Vaccinated
The Pfizer vaccine has been approved by the FDA for children ages 12 to 15 years old. Vaccinating this demographic is...