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FILE - The Michigan State Capitol is photographed, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Lansing.
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Michigan lawmakers approve budgets amid debate over school spending

Rick Pluta, Colin Jackson June 27, 2024

The Michigan Legislature pulled an all-nighter Wednesday through early Thursday to finalize the new state budget. The sun was rising as...

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Michigan State Capitol
  • Detroit Evening Report
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Detroit Evening Report: House bill would divert teacher retirement funds; state judge blocks abortion restrictions + more

Sascha Raiyn June 26, 2024

Today on the Detroit Evening Report, we cover a new bill adopted in the Michigan House to reduce the state’s contribution to...

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  • Detroit Evening Report
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Detroit Evening Report: Michigan students’ access to school counselors among worse in the nation, report finds

Bre'Anna Tinsley June 6, 2024

Michigan’s school counselor to student ratio is more than double the number of what is recommended, according to a report...

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Students in Farmville, Va., protest against the school board's decision to close their school for five years rather than integrate following the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision.
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Created Equal: Schools still segregated 70 years after Brown v. Board decision, report finds

Created Equal May 13, 2024

In 1954, the United States Supreme Court determined in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision that segregating schools...

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Michigan's top student athletes will compete in Dreamz Two Reality's inaugural High School All-American Game on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Detroit Catholic Central High School in Novi.
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  • The Metro

The Metro: Dreamz Two Reality basketball game to showcase Detroit’s hoop talents

The Metro May 2, 2024

For some, basketball is just a fun sport to play. But for others, it’s a ticket to a better future. Several...

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Michigan House of Representatives chamber
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Detroit Evening Report: Michigan House bill would require religious accommodations for higher education students

Nargis Rahman April 29, 2024

Michigan lawmakers have introduced a new House bill that would require certain postsecondary education institutions to adopt policies that offer...

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Black Tech Saturdays is an organization that aims to promote diversity and inclusion in the technology industry.
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The Metro: Black Tech Saturdays helping Detroiters succeed in expanding field

The Metro April 29, 2024

The tech field is continuing to expand its reach, especially as more industries adopt automation, robotics and artificial intelligence. But these...

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Participants in GM's Student Corps program take part in a summer full of professional development, community service, team building and mentoring.
  • Detroit Evening Report
  • Education
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  • Youth

Detroit Evening Report: GM seeking high school students for paid summer internship

Nargis Rahman April 15, 2024

General Motors is looking for high school students in metro Detroit, Flint and Pontiac to apply for a comprehensive paid...

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A rendering of the Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University Health Sciences Research Center in Detroit.
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MSU approves $335M medical research center in Detroit

Michelle Jokisch Polo April 15, 2024

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees approved the construction of a new biomedical research center in Detroit at its meeting...

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Books donated to Birdie's Bookmobile are shared with children and families via school visits, free book fairs and community events.
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  • The Metro
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The Metro: Birdie’s Bookmobile to collect books for kids at Eastern Market this Saturday

The Metro April 12, 2024

Birdie's Bookmobile is a local nonprofit working to put books in kids' hands no matter where they are. As part...

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Students doing school work at a desk.
  • Detroit Evening Report
  • Education
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Detroit Evening Report: State Board of Education approves measure to increase charter school transparency

Bre'Anna Tinsley April 11, 2024

Michigan's State Board of Education has approved a resolution that will make charter schools more transparent.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening...

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A rendering of the University of Michigan Center for Innovation.
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The Metro: U-M Innovation Center in Detroit takes another step toward construction

The Metro April 9, 2024

University of Michigan’s Board of Regents approved the design for the school’s Center for Innovation, opening in Detroit in 2027. The...

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