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Students Improve In Math and Writing

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:55:22 GMT

High school students improved in math and writing but did worse in reading and science in the third year of Michigan's revamped standardized testing program.

Students Honored at Excellence Awards

Thu, 14 May 2009 02:08:41 GMT

On Wednesday night, some of the brightest students in Detroit were honored for their accomplishments. The graduating seniors gathered at Cobo Center for the 25th Excellence Awards banquet.

Emily Bade Wins 'My School is Cool'

Wed, 13 May 2009 16:05:44 GMT

FOX 2 has awarded its final 'My School is Cool' winner for 2009 to Emily Bade of Anchor Bay High School.

Radical School Reform Plan Proposed

Mon, 04 May 2009 22:00:51 GMT

What can be done to save Michigan's failing schools? Two lawmakers are pushing radical reform legislation that would allow the state to appoint a czar to run failing schools, thus tossing out local control if the schools can't solve the problems on their own.

Celebrity Server Helps Baseball Team

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:16:24 GMT

After a long day at the office, sometimes there's nothing better than taking the family our for a burger and milk shake. It's turned out to be an extra special treat for diners at the Big Boy in Clinton Township who were served by FOX 2's Ronnie Dahl.

DPS Workers Accused of Fraud

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:24:31 GMT

Two Detroit Public School employees have resigned, after accusations they were working jobs outside the district while on the DPS payroll. A vice prinicipal, under investigation for alleged misuse of funds, has been fired.

Too Hot for Teacher?

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:03:44 GMT

On campus, he teaches Math at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High. Off campus, he’s known in some circles as “Mr. August.”

CMU Picks Wilbur as Interim Leader

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:05:01 GMT

Central Michigan University has picked one of its top administrators to become interim president. Kathy Wilbur was selected Thursday by the university's governing board.

DPS Overseer Pledges School Closures

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:54:07 GMT

The state-appointed financial overseer of Detroit Public Schools told skeptical lawmakers Thursday that he will carry out a plan to close schools and lay off employees before next school year.

Williams Wins Cool School Contest

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:42:41 GMT

Porschia Williams is the March winner of our "MI-School is Cool" contest. The Hazel Park student scored a $500 gift certificate from ABC Warehouse and $500 from the Detroit Area Chevy Dealers for her school.