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Voters Approve Bond Proposal for Westwood Community School District
In November, voters served by the Westwood Community School District approved the district's request to pass a $24.5 million bond proposal to invest in the districts aging educational infrastructure....
Unveiling of Commemorative Signage for Inkster Public Schools
On a beautiful day in November, members of the Inkster community, Wayne RESA and other community members gathered to remember and acknowledge the rich history of the City of Inkster and the Inkster...
Nominations Encouraged for Michigan Lottery's Excellence in Education Awards to Honor Outstanding Educators
The Michigan Lottery is celebrating 10 years of recognizing outstanding educators with the 2023-24 Excellence in Education awards. During the program's 10 years, the Michigan Lottery has recognized...
Don't miss an opportunity to apply for college scholarships
There are many scholarships that are available to high school students and college students. Apply for more chances to get money for coll Ahmadi Family Scholarship Eligibility: Any first-generation...
Lincoln Park Public Schools partners with Corewell Health to provide on-the-job internships, career skills
LINCOLN PARK, Mich. - Lincoln Park Public Schools has announced a new partnership with Corewell Health Trenton to provide on-the-job internships for adult students ages 18 to 26 with intellectual and...
READING CORPS PROGRAM LEADS TO SUCCESS AT ECORSE SCHOOL
ECORSE, Mich. – (Oct. 20, 2023) – Students at Bunche Elementary are receiving extra in-person academic support this school year as a partnership between Hope Network Michigan Education Corps...
UNITED WAY AND ERNST AND YOUNG UNVEILS INNOVATION LAB AT ANN VISGER PREPARATORY ACADEMY
DETROIT, MI - October 16, 2023 - United Way for Southeastern has announced the unveiling of an innovative hands-on learning space for River Rouge elementary students. The Ann Visger Innovation Lab is...
Great Ways to Encourage Your Child's Love of Vehicles
(StatePoint) Do you have a vehicle-loving kid? Here are some fun toys, games and activity ideas to fuel their interest in all things cars, trucks, planes, helicopters and more! Attend a Community Even...
Although it is Black Reading Month, it should be Everybody is Reading Month
I republished this because the timing is right to talk about reading. Reading is a must skill...Pass it on. How much time do your children spend reading in a week? Do they see you reading? I have alwa...
Urban Journeys - Support September Is Black Reading Month 44 - Septembre est le mois de la lecture noire 2
We started SIBRM 44 years ago in our quest for Black Literary independence or self determination. When we started we focused on one language: English. Finally, after many delays, we added French,...
Ecorse Schools Preparing Students for Excellence Following Graduation
Each person spends roughly 13 years of childhood participating in the process of a formal education. Often the excitement of graduation can end with a thud if a student has not prepared a plan for...
No Child Left Behind: The Community Celebrates A New School Year
The Summer season is coming to an end. Graduating seniors of 2023 are making their transitions to adulthood, while current students are rising through the ranks themselves. After a safe Summer filled...
Westwood Community School District Rolls Out New Strategic Plan
The Westwood Community School District (WCSD) Board of Education approved a new Strategic Plan intended to guide the work of the district for the next three years. Stakeholder feedback was important...
Civil Rights Group Challenges Harvard University's Legacy Admissions, Alleging Discrimination
After the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision to end affirmative action in higher education, a civil rights group has launched a challenge to legacy admissions at Harvard University. Lawyers for Civil...
Dominican Literacy Center Continues to Enrich Adult Lives Through Education
Since its establishment by two Dominican Sisters in 1989, the Dominican Literacy Center in Detroit has been helping adults better themselves through education. The Dominican Literacy Center (DLC)...
Biden's Student Loan Debt Relief Plan Hangs in the Balance as Supreme Court Decision Nears
In a high-stakes battle, the Biden administration's ambitious plan to alleviate billions of dollars in student loan debt has faced numerous roadblocks, remaining entangled in legal proceedings, and...
Garrick Smith - Taking Steps to Work for NASA
Detroit has a reputation of spitting out people who can achieve just about anything. Musicians, athletes, and business gurus only make up a small number of the city's prodigies. These people go on to...
Wayne-Westland Schools Host Vehicle Extrication Demonstration
The Wayne-Westland Community School District (WWCSD) hosted a Firefighter Vehicle Extrication Day to highlight the district's Firefighter and Emergency Medical Training(EMT) Programs being offered at... Full story
New Children's Book, 'I Love My Daddy,' Further Dispels Myths about Black Fathers
For centuries, there's been a false assumption that Black fathers are absent, apathetic, and uninvolved in their children's lives. The stereotype of the absent Black dad remains quite ubiquitous in... Full story
Wayne-Westland Community Schools to Host Hands-On Career Day for 8th grade Students
Wayne-Westland Community Schools is pleased to announce the College and Career Readiness Department will host a hands-on career day for 8th grade students on Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 2...
Books In The Hood Review - Poetically In Motion
Growth and development are vital steps to the human experience. No individual can control what outside forces may affect their lives, but there is one thing we can control. How we cope, react, and...
HUD Announces $5.5 Million Award for HUBCUs to Conduct Housing and Community Development Research
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced awards totaling $5.5 million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to conduct housing and community development...
Congressional Art Competition until April 28th, 2023
Dear Friend, My office is now accepting submissions for the Congressional Art Competition until April 28th, 2023! Overview Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the...
Wayne-Westland Community Schools Receives Future Proud Michigan Educator EXPLORE Grant
Westland- Wayne-Westland Community Schools is one of 18 local school districts across the state to receive the Future Proud Michigan Educator EXPLORE Grant from the Michigan Department of Education...
Local Author Promotes Youth Literacy and Her First Children's Book
Inkster native Robin Wilson is enjoying the rerelease of her first children's book, "Mama Got Rhythm, Daddy Got Rhyme" which tells the story of young Jasmine, who dislikes the jazz music her parents...
