education

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a challenge to Michigan’s constitutional ban on direct or indirect public financial support for non-public schools.

Today, we discuss a controversial county resolution concerning undocumented migrants. Then, we visit a production of Fight Night. Later, we talk to the author and illustrator of a new set of children books about computer science literacy. Plus, what a veteran journalist has to say about Rust Belt cities in his new memoir.

Today, we catch up with Michigan Public's Zena Issa about what's happening at ArabCon in Dearborn. Then, we discuss the recent college free speech rankings released by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Later, we listen in on an interview by Michigan Public's Tyler Scott about name, image, and likeness, as well as an Interlochen Public Radio feature about a news outlet's return as a non-profit.

Today, we check in with WDET reporter Russ McNamara who's at the Democratic National Convention this week. Then, an ophthalmologist and his desire for long distance open water swimming.

Today, we talked to a Detroit Free Press reporter about flaws in the system of recalls on older cars and trucks. Then, we listen to Interlochen Public Radio's national award-winning Points North episode detailing the mission of Anishinaabemowin instructor Kenny Pheasant. Later, we tuned in to The Best Advice Show featuring Olivia Shiller. Plus: what will it take for Kamala Harris to win uncommitted votes?

The EPA has awarded 27 Michigan schools and school districts money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to buy electric- and propane-powered buses.

Today, some residents of Detroit neighborhoods try to get answers about concrete smashing operations near their homes. Also, Michigan’s Legislature turns its attention to interventions for kids' dyslexia and other kinds of reading delays. Plus, what’s cooking at the Dixboro Project. We’ll meet the new executive chef and partner Garret Lipar, who dazzled Detroiters at the micro-sized restaurant Albena.

The biggest takeaways from an annual report on racial disparities in educational outcomes for Michigan students. A preview of a trio of botanical art installations blooming in Detroit this spring and summer. Plus, the Michigan man behind one of the most iconic innovations in processed food - the Pop-Tart. And, just how warm will the Great Lakes get this summer.

Legislation that would make kindergarten mandatory for children who are 5 years old on September 1 has advanced to the state House.

Republican minority leadership in the Michigan House sparred with Democrats this week over the future of bipartisan school safety legislation.