Six Michigan students win science fellowships
Six Michigan students are among 150 across the nation to receive graduate fellowships through the U.S. Department of Energy Graduate Fellowship Program, Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced Thursday. The...
View ArticleWMU seeks public input on accreditation
Western Michigan University is seeking public input as it prepares for its accreditation review with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. WMU, which...
View ArticleNFL awards schools with football pride
Schools in Michigan can compete for $10,000 and a visit from an NFL player by showing football spirit. The Back to Football Friday program gives out awards to schools nationwide that display the most...
View ArticleScience Center offers MEAP preparation program
The Detroit Science Center's MEAP ME! program is back this fall to help educators prepare their students for the Michigan Educational Assessment Program. In 2009 more than 15,000 students participated...
View ArticleEngineers living in Oakland County can attend Lawrence Tech program tuition-free
Up to 25 engineers living in Oakland County will get their tuition paid for a graduate certificate in defense manufacturing, thanks to a federal grant. The grant results from a partnership between...
View ArticleNotre Dame Prep extends International Baccalaureate program to primary students
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy will extend its International Baccalaureate program to its junior-kindergarten through fifth-grade students. The school announced Monday it received...
View ArticleSouth Redford Schools praised for anti-bullying policy
State Sen. Glenn Anderson says South Redford Schools deserves credit for implementing a strong anti-bullying policy. Anderson, D-Livonia, says the school board's action last month will promote a safe...
View Article8 Avondale teachers get "Dare to Dream" grants
The Avondale Education Foundation has awarded $6,000 in grants to eight elementary and middle school teachers. The grants give teachers resources to help students become more successful learners. The...
View ArticleEducation event Saturday to look 'Beyond the Bricks'
African American and poor students are 70 percent more likely than white and wealthier peers to be taught by teachers not certified in English, math, science or social studies, according to the...
View ArticleWayne State University Offers Journalism Scholarships
High school graduates planning to major in journalism at Wayne State University have until Feb. 18 to apply for a four-year full tuition scholarship and one $5,000 Robert McGruder Scholarship....
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