K-12 Education

The most recent report by the National Assessment for Educational Progress in Civics found that 78% of American 8th graders were not proficient in social studies or civics. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

It is an election year and, in one way or another, we are all engaging in the politics of the day. How we ingest and interpret the information can be personal and individual. One local organization is looking to create innovative ways for community members to engage with democracy in ways they may not have considered before. YpsiWrites has put together a package of educational materials to allow people to find clarity through writing. YpsiWrites program director Kristine Gatchel explains the program and discuss the results it's producing with Concentrate Media reporter Rylee Barnsdale.

The Grizzly Scholars Program in the Ypsilanti Community Schools is celebrating its successes. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw Community College is kicking off its fifth year of "Super STEAM Saturdays," where grade schoolers can dive into both STEM and computer art activities. WEMU's Ana Longoria has the story.

Bills to improve literacy outcomes in Michigan are on their way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s desk after receiving bipartisan support in the House and Senate. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw Intermediate School District is helping local students invest in their futures with the "My Future Fund" program. WEMU's Ana Longoria has more.

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.

Michigan Republican Congressman John James appeared in-district this week to raise support for a federal educational scholarship proposal. Colin Jackson has more.

A new report on children in Michigan is revealing a mixed bag when it comes to measures of child well-being. Colin Jackson has more.

A couple dozen parents with children at Mitchell Elementary in Ann Arbor held a rally Friday afternoon to raise awareness on how this year’s budget cuts are affecting the school. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.