education

"Students have a right to learn—no matter what." That is the motto of the Ypsilanti-based Student Advocacy Center of Michigan. The center stands up for K-12 students who deal with suspensions, face racial barriers, and get denied access to special education. Decky Alexander shared more about the center's ongoing work with its Co-Executive Director, Anell Eccleston.

Washtenaw County residents have voted to renew Washtenaw Community College’s operating millage. WEMU's Ana Longoria reports.

The property tax of 2.4031 mills is for another ten years. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

School is a month away for many students here in Washtenaw County. Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) are helping them get the supplies they need. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed off on the state’s budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. 15th District Senator Jeff Irwin shares his thoughts with WEMU’s Ana Longoria on how the budget’s passage will impact the local community.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the bills Tuesday that make up the new state budget. We have more from Rick Pluta.

For the first time, the Ann Arbor teachers' union has voted “no confidence” in school board members Susan Baskett and Susan Schmidt. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

For nearly 35 years, the Women's Resource Center on the campus of Eastern Michigan University has fostered students with academic enrichment, as well as personal and professional development through resources and referrals. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor chatted with EMU Women's Resource Center Coordinator, Dr. Kim Ferrell about the center’s mission to help women reach their full potential and maintain a safe space on campus.

Voters in the Ann Arbor School District are being asked to renew its Sinking Fund Millage. It’s the money used in part for renovations and construction. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Some Ypsilanti-area students are spending part of their summer solving real-world problems while exploring emerging technologies. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.