These Are The Best School Districts In Metro Detroit, New Ranking Says

Is your local district home to the best schools in the Detroit area? See which districts stand out as the best.

Metro Detroit Schools Closed Wednesday Due To Extreme Cold: List

Temperatures are expected to fall to -4 overnight with wind chills dropping to as low as -25 degrees, according to the weather service.

Detroit Public Schools Releasing Students Early Due To Hot Temps

High temperatures are expected to hit the 90s with heat indices climbing toward 100 degrees Monday, according to forecasters.

Teacher Spotlight: Constance Makes A Difference In Detroit

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Detroit Public Schools Calendar For 2024-25: Key Dates To Know

Here are some of the important 2024-25 school year dates to get on the calendar:

'Jeremiah Is Young, But He Is Powerful': Detroit Graduation Shoutout

"Jeremiah has an unwavering commitment to service, advocacy and justice for all residents in Michigan— especially youth."

Michigan Virtual Charter Academy Announces Open Enrollment

Full-time and tuition-free online public school now open to students across Michigan

DTLR Celebrates Teacher Creativity & Education For Black History Month

As part of its "Mission 1865" campaign, the lifestyle retailer aims to highlight talented Black educators across the country

Metro Detroit School Closings: Here's A List Of School Closings

All of southeastern Michigan is under a winter weather advisory through 4 p.m. Tuesday.​

Detroit Public Schools, Teachers Agree To New Contract

Teachers were threatening to strike without a new deal that includes salary increases to help keep up with inflation, the union said.

Ann Arbor Public Schools Employees "Extremely Distressed" As School Board Moves To Oust Superintendent

The employees wrote that they are "extremely distressed" by the move, which they say took them by surprise.

MI, Detroit Math, Reading Scores Down After Pandemic Slide: Report

Michigan test scores among fourth and eight graders are down in math, reading, U.S. history and civics, according to a report.

Student Dies After Illness Spreads Through Detroit School: DPS

Officials said the mysterious illness sickened 17 children, including the kindergartner​ who died, at Marcus Garvey Academy​.

Wayne State Suspends Professor After Threatening Social Media Post

The university contacted law enforcement for a further ​review and investigation, Wayne State​ President Roy Wilson​ said.

Wayne State University Offers Free Tuition For Certain MI Students

Some Michigan students can attend Wayne State University in Detroit for free as part of the university's new guarantee program.​​

Detroit HS Graduation Rate Increases, Dropouts Decline

The graduation rate within the district increased in 20 of 23 high schools, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Detroit HS Shifts To Online After Pipes Burst, Flooding Classrooms

Students were expected to remain online for the next two months as crews repair classrooms that were damaged by the floods, officials said.​

CBS Detroit Producers Visit Southfield Elementary School On Career Day

Three producers with CBS Detroit visited a Southfield elementary school to talk about their roles at the station as it prepares for launch.

Oakland Community College Announces New Culinary Studies Institute Coming To Royal Oak Campus

The 78,000-square-foot addition will house the college's Culinary Studies Institute and is scheduled to open in September 2025.

Detroit School Bus Driver Suspended After Fighting Student: Officials

A Detroit school bus driver was suspended and may be fired after fighting a seventh-grader on the bus, Detroit Public Schools said.

Michigan's Best High Schools: New Rankings Released

Here are the top schools in the state, according to a new ranking by education platform Niche.

Detroit Student Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

A student from University of Detroit Jesuit High School is a candidate to earn a National Merit Scholarship.

Detroit College Will Give Away Free School Supplies, Haircuts And More

Marygrove College in Detroit will be giving away free school supplies, food, haircuts and more.

Back To School In Detroit: What's New On 2022-23 Calendar

In Detroit, students return to school before Labor Day, on Monday, Aug. 29​.

Back-To-School Vaccines: What MI Requires For COVID, Other Diseases

Public school systems in Michigan won’t require students heading back to school this fall to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Top 25 Metro Detroit High Schools: U.S. News

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.

Wayne County Ends Mask Mandate In Schools

The withdrawal of the order goes into effect immediately, and students and faculty in schools will no longer be required to wear face masks.

Detroit School Closings, Online Classes

Several Detroit schools reverted to online classes while others canceled classes and closed their buildings Wednesday.

No Litter Boxes For Students Who Identify As Cats: Superintendent

A Michigan school superintendent said it's “unconscionable” he actually had to clarify that unisex restrooms don’t have litter boxes.

10M COVID Tests Monthly To U.S. Schools: What It Means In MI

The White House approved 10 million additional free COVID-19 tests per month to keep Michigan and other U.S. students in the classrooms.

Detroit Public Schools Shift To Online As COVID-19 Cases Climb

The shift to online learning through at least Jan. 14 comes as Detroit's seven day infection exceeded 40 percent on Tuesday.

University Of Michigan, MSU Update Vaccination Policies

Both universities now require proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test to attend certain events.

Detroit Schools Pause Return, Announce COVID-19 Testing Changes

The school district canceled all classes Monday through Wednesday and will announce an update for Thursday and Friday on Wednesday.

2021 College Aid: How Detroit Area Compares In Application Rates

See how FAFSA applications changed for Detroit area high schools.

2 MI Students Were Named As Rhodes Scholars

Rhodes Scholarships provide all expenses for two or three years of study at the University of Oxford, which some rank as the top university.

7 MI Schools Among Best Universities In The World: U.S. News

U.S. News this week released its annual list ranking 1,750 universities throughout the world.

Several COVID-19 Cases Forces Detroit School Back Online

Bates Academy was force to close in-person learning after several students and staff tested positive for COVID-19.

Detroit High School Brawl Forces Classes To Cancel

The fights at East English Village Preparatory Academy started during the high school's lunch period.

Michigan School District Sued After Biracial Student's Hair Cut

Jimmy Hoffmeyer filed a $1 million suit against Mount Pleasant Schools, alleging racial discrimination against his 7-year-old daughter.

Michigan Schools Ranked Among 2022’s Best Colleges: U.S. News

New rankings from U.S. News & World Report evaluate colleges based on factors such as graduation rates, student excellence and more.