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Today, Syria, at a distance: what it’s meant to witness the civil war from thousands of miles away in Michigan. Also, Michigan State University devises a new system for handling ethics concerns about its investments. Plus, neighbors in Benzie County offer a hand to folks facing fiscal emergency. -
On today’s episode, a Kent County resident was released from prison — after serving more than 38 years — following a Michigan Supreme Court decision to ban automatic life sentences for 18-year-olds. Next, how an Indian Tribe of Michigan has developed a new library book classification system for Native topics. Additionally, a conversation with podcast host, Courtney Anderson, about her path to sobriety and being listed as the Best Social Media Influencer in Best of Detroit 2024.
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The Michigan Court of Appeals says four state universities do not owe students tuition and room-and-board refunds for cancelling in-person classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Bills introduced in the Michigan Senate would require teachers to undergo cultural competency training to help with adding new cultural history lessons to the state’s curriculum. -
The Library of Michigan is asking residents to donate their yearbooks as part of a project to build a comprehensive collection from Michigan high schools, colleges, and vocational schools. -
The lawsuit is seeking potentially millions of dollars in backpay for more than 3,000 tenured faculty members. -
Today, a discussion about the information provided at the University of Michigan’s Economic Outlook Conference. Then, how six Detroit singer-songwriters prepare for a Writer’s Round. Additionally, a partnership to create a book to assist in demarginalizing tribal communities in legal education. -
Michigan is seeking public comments on updated licensing rules for child care centers. Comments can be mailed or emailed, and there's a public hearing in Lansing Tuesday. -
He was the first Black president of a major public university in the United States. -
Just over half of the school bond proposals on the ballot in 2024 were rejected by voters. About a quarter of the proposals were repeat attempts after previous failures. -
Michigan bills heading for the full state Senate would stop education management organizations from new leases or property sales to the charter schools that they run. -
Detroit voters approved Proposal S. The measure means the school millage can now collect money to go directly toward paying down Detroit Public Schools' legacy debt.
