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Michigan lures teachers to inner cities

Governor Jennifer Granholm gives the thumbs up to students from University Preparatory Science & Math Middle School.

Michigan will be one of the first states to participate in a national program that overhauls the training of math and science teachers and encourages them to work in urban schools with the biggest problems. Through a program unveiled Friday and run by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, students would have their master's degree training in teaching paid for if they agree to teach for three years in an urban area. - 11/07/2009

MSU students' stunt baffles police

MSU police officers found two mortars in the suspects' vehicle during the arrest.

East Lansing --Police are calling a case involving four Michigan State University freshmen charged with tossing an explosive device at a home Sunday unusual. - 11/06/2009

Actress Jane Seymour keynotes Ferris State benefit

Grand Rapids -- Actress and children's welfare advocate Jane Seymour is the keynote speaker at Ferris State University's Foundation for Excellence Benefit. - 11/06/2009

Study asks: Will warmer world bring harmful smoke?

Ann Arbor -- As global warming makes wildfires more likely, scientists are trying to learn how bad the smoke is for the health of people who live downwind. - 11/06/2009

4 MSU students charged with detonating explosive device

East Lansing -- Four Michigan State University students are facing felony charges in connection with detonating an explosive device in the city. - 11/04/2009

Ranks of millionaire college presidents rises

The fast-growing group of millionaire private college and university presidents hit a new record in recent years, and it's likely more college leaders will make seven-figure salaries once the slumping economy rebounds. - 11/03/2009

Ex-engineer's mathematics add up

Nicholas Aggor, center, with his sons Samuel, left, 16, and Josh, 15, wrote texts to help students who are struggling with math. He originally developed the books to help his sons understand the subject.

Riverview -- Tired of seeing his sons struggle in math, Nicholas Aggor decided there had to be another approach to learning. He analyzed a math textbook, causing the engineer-by-trade to rewrite it himself. His desire to help his own sons became a quest to help students everywhere. - 11/02/2009

Debate starts on school funds

Lansing -- With cuts of nearly $300 per student looming and some school districts looking at losing as much as $600 per student, think tanks, business groups and education advocates are calling for looking again at the way Michigan pays for public schools. - 11/02/2009

Obama community college proposal may not be enough

INDIANAPOLIS -- Arthur Call commutes three hours roundtrip to his anatomy class at community college because similar courses on campuses closer to his Indianapolis home are packed this semester. - 11/02/2009

Debate begins over paying for Michigan public schools

Lansing -- Fifteen years ago, Michigan changed the way it pays for public education, switching from local property taxes to a mix of sales and property taxes, lottery revenue and other money. - 10/31/2009

Michigan State proposes shutting 2 departments, cutting 40 programs

East Lansing -- Michigan State University has proposed eliminating 40 academic programs and shutting two departments in effort to save the university money. - 10/31/2009

Questions arise over DPS' $40M digital products contract

Barbara Byrd-Bennett, the chief academic and accountability officer for Detroit Public Schools, used to work for Harcourt School Publishers.

A $40 million contract with a book publishing company has resurrected concerns over Detroit Public Schools making business deals with former employers of its administrators. Barbara Byrd-Bennett, the district's chief academic and accountability officer, used to work for Harcourt School Publishers. - 10/30/2009

Michigan State proposes shutting 2 departments, cutting 40 programs

East Lansing -- Michigan State University has proposed eliminating 40 academic programs and shutting two departments in effort to save the university money. - 10/30/2009

DPS chief reappointed for second year

Bobb vows to 'finish what he started'

"I'm pleased with the work he has done and is committed to doing," Gov. Jennifer Granholm said in reappointing DPS chief Robert Bobb.

Detroit -- Detroit Public Schools faces serious challenges with finances, safety and academics, but Robert Bobb says he wants to finish what he started to improve the district by staying on as emergency financial manager for a second year. - 10/30/2009

States 'set bar too low' for students

Washington -- Many states declare students to have grade-level mastery of reading and math when they do not, the Education Department reported Thursday. - 10/30/2009

Granholm orders State Police to find money to continue bus safety inspections

School bus inspections across Michigan are coming to a halt. The final inspections will be held Saturday, when layoff notices given 11 vehicle safety inspectors become effective. - 10/30/2009

Witness: Board rarely interfered with CEO

Detroit -- During the state takeover of Detroit Public Schools, the appointed reform board didn't interfere with Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Burnley, including vetting construction projects, former members said Wednesday. - 10/29/2009

Conference focuses on faith-based units

Detroit -- Leaders and educators at some of the state's faith-based schools will meet today and Friday at Cobo Center for professional development. - 10/29/2009

DPS, teachers union extend contract

Detroit Public Schools and its teachers union have extended their contract until Nov. 21, unable to reach a new agreement before this weekend's expiration date. - 10/28/2009

Reform board had little authority over DPS projects, former member says

Detroit -- During the state takeover of Detroit Public Schools, the appointed reform board operated under a strong policy to not interfere with the duties of the Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Burnley, including vetting projects under the $1.5 billion school bond issue, a former reform board member said Wednesday. - 10/28/2009

Holly parent sues school district over religious flier ban

Detroit -- The mother of a Holly elementary school student filed a federal lawsuit against the school district today, alleging Holly Area Schools violated her son's constitutional rights when it barred him from distributing religious fliers at Patterson Elementary School. - 10/28/2009

MSU's research station faces ax

Lansing -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm might begin issuing her final line-item budget vetoes as soon as today, possibly eliminating state funding for the agricultural extension service run through Michigan State University. - 10/28/2009

Executive says he didn't know firm sold property to DPS for profit

Detroit -- The owner of a real estate brokerage firm hired by Detroit Public Schools to evaluate property for school construction said Tuesday he had no idea his firm bought property for the new Cass Tech High School and sold it to the district for a considerable profit. - 10/28/2009

Pontiac schools lose battle over No Child Left Behind

Pontiac -- The Pontiac Public School District lost the latest round in a lawsuit it filed against the No Child Left Behind Act. - 10/28/2009

Mount Clemens High School provides career skills

Patrick Linabury, teacher and senior producer of the Creative Arts and Communication Academy at Mount Clemens High, watches students, from left, Valerie King, Janard Masten, Karlicia Walton and Leonard Perry.

Mount Clemens -- Valerie King, 17, wants a career as a news anchor. And she's already getting experience writing, directing and anchoring for Mount Clemens High School's daily morning broadcast, "Bather Babble." - 10/28/2009

School board: Reduce cuts

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Lansing -- The bipartisan State Board of Education on Monday urged Gov. Jennifer Granholm and lawmakers to find money to reduce cuts in public education and buy time for a long-term funding solution. - 10/27/2009

Detroit Public Schools' enrollment beats predictions

Detroit -- The Detroit Public Schools are seeing the benefits of efforts targeted at bringing more students back to the district. - 10/26/2009

East Detroit school board cuts its pay to finance Christmas party

Eastpointe -- School board members with East Detroit Public Schools are digging into their pockets to pay for the district's annual Christmas party. - 10/26/2009

Pinched metro Detroit schools reach out to voters

A gripping recession and the nation's highest unemployment rate isn't stopping a number of Metro Detroit school districts from asking voters on Nov. 3 to approve various millage and bond proposals to pay for everything from new roofs to computers. - 10/26/2009

Schools review aid cutbacks

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How to deal with the latest state-ordered school aid cuts was a topic of concern Friday for the state's school districts, including the one attended by Gov. Jennifer Granholm's son. - 10/24/2009

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