education

Transitioning from military to civilian life can be difficult for some veterans. Eastern Michigan University is helping veteran students figure out their next life chapter. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has this Veterans Day story.

Ypsilanti Community Schools’ Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross has been named the state’s Superintendent of the Year. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A debate continues in Lansing over whether Gov. Gretchen Whitmer should opt the state into a federal education tax credit program. As Russ McNamara reports, business groups want it, but teachers' unions do not.

There will be many new faces on the Ann Arbor Board of Education come January. One incumbent and four newcomers won seats in this week’s election. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Youth Environmental Press Team supports aspiring young journalists who write about the climate crisis and other environmental issues. The team is spread across several schools across America, including a new chapter here in Michigan. Ann Arbor Community High students Anna Birchok and Zia Walker co-lead the new chapter. They joined Rebekah Warren to discuss their work and how it may lead to a promising journalism career for themselves and other students.

Six candidates are running for two eight-year seats on the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents in the Nov. 3 midterm election. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

A new study from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) examines the difficulties young men and boys are having in the state. Russ McNamara has more.

Election Day is a week away, and there are three candidates running for two available seats on the Ypsilanti Community Schools Board of Education. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

There are 12 candidates on the November ballot running for five seats on the Ann Arbor School Board. With only one incumbent, there will be a lot of turnover. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert takes a look at the candidates.

The City of Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations is working with the local community to help them become better tree stewards. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.