The Academy helping disadvantaged students enter health care fields
Michigan is facing a health care provider shortage, especially for underserved communities in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.The Detroit Tri-County...
Mackinac Policy Conference: Victory on roads
Michigan lawmakers aim to finalize state budget by July 1The Michigan Legislature is working to finish next year’s budget by...
MichMash: Duggan endorsement shakes up governor’s race; Sen. Camilleri advocates for K-12 budget
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan received a major endorsement that may set him a part from his other gubernatorial candidates. As...
The Metro: Santa Ono’s political gamble; higher-ed leadership in the Trump era
Last month, then University of Michigan President Santa Ono announced his resignation from the college after accepting a role leading...
Santa Ono rejected for University of Florida presidency amid conservative backlash
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Longtime academic Santa Ono was rejected Tuesday for the University of Florida presidency by the...
The Metro: Ferndale library shares tips for fostering a love of reading this summer
For many people — especially younger generations — recreational reading has become less common in recent years. According to data...
Whitmer signs bill to forgive school days lost to ice storms
Northern Michigan school districts forced into an extended shutdown due to massive ice storms this spring will have a waiver from...
The Metro at MPC: Skillman CEO on investing in Detroit’s next generation
The Skillman Foundation is one of Detroit’s most influential philanthropic organizations, using millions of dollars to shape education policy and...
The Metro at MPC: Is Michigan doing enough to prepare K-12 students for higher education?
Michigan schools have struggled since the pandemic, with students lagging behind in reading and math skills compared to other states...
The Metro at MPC: The significance of skilled trades in Michigan
There’s a constant tension in our politics and in young people’s lives. It sits between the skilled trades and a...
The Metro: Jalen Rose’s next play is championing education and community empowerment
Jalen Rose is probably best known for what he’s done on the basketball court. He was one of the leaders...
The Metro: Ypsilanti nonprofit empowering local youth through poetry
Literacy rates in Michigan lag behind the national average, with the pandemic making things even more difficult for students —...