back to school

Today marks the first day of school in several districts across Washtenaw County. Meanwhile, officials continue to wait for the state to pass an education budget. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

As kids head back to school, there are steps parents can take to ensure their children remain safe while using cell phones. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The University of Michigan has released census data for the fall 2024 semester, showing a 1.5% increase in total enrollment and a 12% rise in applications. That includes an increase among students of color. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Middle schoolers in the Ypsilanti Community Schools are in a new building this year. It’s actually a school that was shut down when Ypsilanti and Willow Run Schools merged. Rylee Barnsdale sat down with YCS Middle School Principal Charles Davis to learn more about the educational and community opportunities that stem from the change this academic year.

The Ann Arbor School Board gets back to work tonight with a light agenda. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Despite some teachers moved around and other changes, the first day of the school year for the Ann Arbor School District went well on Monday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor Police Chief Andre Anderson wants to remind motorists that with the return of students comes a sharp increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Today is the first day of school in Washtenaw County. In Ann Arbor, 45 of the 55 teachers who were laid off this summer are back on the job. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

With the first day of school set for Monday, the Ypsilanti Community Schools cut the ribbon Wednesday night on its new middle school. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

As students return to classrooms this week, Ypsilanti Community Schools are adjusting to new start times. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.