Education

Coverage of schools from kindergarten through higher education, including trade and online training, and childcare.

Estabrook Elementary School in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Ypsi school opens new student support hub

Estabrook Elementary has opened the Eagles Nest, a student support hub that will unite the school's Intense Student Support Network staff and offer resources for students and caregivers.

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Students Liahni Quijada (left) and Nha Nguyen (right) with Ji Hye Kim (center) at her restaurant, Little Kim. Quijada and Nguyen were among a group of students selected to design a pop-up dinner at Kim's restaurant, Miss Kim, after winning culinary competitions.
Washtenaw County high schoolers bring home accolades in manufacturing, cooking, and more

In local, state, and national competitions, students are finding early professional recognition in their future career paths.

Brick Elementary students Grace Andrzejewski, Harper Lehto, and Victoria Giardini (front row) hold up robots that their teacher, Jodi VanHevel (in back), uses in class.
Elementary students get STEM exposure in every class at this Ypsi-area school

Brick Elementary aims to help students learn how to problem-solve and work together as teams.

Detroit vs. outstate: Do child care challenges differ for urban and rural families?

While geography shapes experience, families face similar struggles finding child care.

Andrew Milkey, project manager at Ideal Contracting.
From builders to health leaders, these Washtenaw County professionals found their start in high school CTE classes

Career and technical education (CTE) programs are instrumental in preparing the next generation of builders, managers, and innovators.

Evan Aeschliman at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
From high school CTE classes to WCC to U-M, Saline native blazes his own trail in business

Evan Aeschliman has forged his own path toward a career in business, progressing from high school career and technical education courses to Washtenaw Community College to the University of Michigan.

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Autism Hero Walk: Grab your capes and get ready to fly!

Join 5,000 families at the Detroit Zoo Sept. 20 for the Autism Hero Walk, celebrating Michigan’s autism community with fun, support, and resources.

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Professors Kati Lebioda (left) and Ron Flowers (right), and graduate student Ashleigh Douglas (center), are all members of EMU's Mental Health Task Force.
EMU boosts student mental health resources through “Building a Community of Caring” initiative

Eastern Michigan University’s Mental Health Task Force is expanding its "Building a Community of Caring" initiative, now in its third year.

LGBTQ+ youth writers get publication and mentorship opportunities through new Ypsi workshop series

This fall, Ypsilanti-based art center Dzanc House will add a new student-led writing workshop series for LGBTQ+ youth to its lineup of free writing, arts, and publishing workshops for young people.

Lincoln High School Principal Wendy Bridges.
Students see fresh start in new Lincoln High School principal

Student writer Erica Robinson highlights the arrival of Lincoln High School's new principal, Wendy Bridges.

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