Like many schools in the area, Detroit Enterprise Academy on the city’s eastside, decided to go virtual this school year. Given the challenges this “new norm” may create, the school … Keep Reading…
The outdoor spaces created by the Yorkshire Woods Community Organization (YWCO) on Detroit’s east side are a perfect example of the phrase “from little things, big things grow.” Since the … Keep Reading…
You may have heard about the academic pod, the micro schools quickly gaining in popularity amid the pandemic. Distance learning. Young kids working on their own, behind a computer. While … Keep Reading…
Making sure children get a proper education amid the COVID-19 pandemic is a priority for many. There is a big concern about those who get lost. Going to school is … Keep Reading…
A Metro Detroit author started a home school when the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic first hit, but the focus is not on math or English. The focus is on social skills that many … Keep Reading…
On a crisp Fall like Saturday, dozens of women gathered at Springfield Oaks County Park near Davisburg for a self-defense class, which was put on by the Oakland County Sheriff’s … Keep Reading…
Due to severe weather, the drive-by book fair will be postponed to Sept. 2. With virtual school starting in a few weeks for most, it’s more important than ever that … Keep Reading…
If you live in Metro Detroit, you’re in on a secret that many others might not be aware of: our region houses plenty of natural beauty. While most folks associate … Keep Reading…
Oakland Community College will offer up to 3,500 Dell laptops to students who register for 12 or more credit hours this fall to help with increased technology needs due to … Keep Reading…
Upland Hills School in Oxford doesn’t look like your traditional classroom setting; that’s because it’s not. But it is where around 90 students will be learning come fall, including Alicia Stewart’s two … Keep Reading…
The Detroit Historical Museum chronicles the history of the Detroit area from 18th-century fur trading to cobblestone streets, 19th-century stores, and on to the auto assembly line. In 1928, the … Keep Reading…
Even without a global pandemic, keeping children engaged and learning is no easy feat during the summer months. But this year, Teach For America came up with a solution. READ: Here’s … Keep Reading…
During Michigan’s coronavirus lockdown a lot of people tried picking up new hobbies and developing skills. But can you imagine writing an entire book during that period? A local 11-year-old … Keep Reading…
It’s a problem emerging in all school districts across Metro Detroit: If schools held online classes in the fall, would families have the technology need for every child to keep … Keep Reading…
One of the first things that De’Antre Mitchell noticed about his new tablet-style laptop computer from school was that it was really his. “I figured we’d get some type of electronic device,” … Keep Reading…
It’s like Spartans and Wolverines fans working together for a common goal, but in this case, it’s high school students and a group you’d least likely expect. The common goal … Keep Reading…
A pair of “Hamilton” actors will help tutor young Detroit theater students this summer. Jonathan Christopher and Nikisha Williams will be part of Michigan Opera Theatre’s “Operetta Remix,” a week-long musical theater … Keep Reading…
It’s an honor to be named valedictorian, so just imagine what it would feel like to share that honor with your twin. Well, that might not be as rare as … Keep Reading…
Plexiglas partitions at service counters and work cubicles. Floor markings designating six-foot distances. Temperature checks, symptom surveys and hand sanitizer. Curbside pickup of library materials. Those are some of the safety measures metro Detroit … Keep Reading…
As Michigan slowly eases restrictions and businesses open back up, local libraries are rushing to get ready. But with all the books, it’s going to be a lot of work … Keep Reading…