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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.

Today, what Michigan voters hope the next president will do to help the economy. Also, studying up on candidates for the Detroit School board.Then, hurricane storm damage throws Michigan’s supply of needed synthetic medical fluids into turmoil. And, how a tradition of community service made Black sororities and fraternities an election force to be reckoned with.

Nearly two dozen people are running for three seats on the Detroit school board during a pivotal time for the school district. Only one of the three incumbents, Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, is seeking re-election. That means there will be two new faces on the board, as members Misha Stallworth and Sonya Mays have opted not to seek re-election.

The Detroit Public Schools Community District board unanimously approved the two-year deal this week. It contains across-the-board pay raises for teachers, with veteran teachers eligible for a 43% increase.

Vitti joined the district as superintendent in 2017. The board voted 6-1 this week to extend his current contract through 2028, and give him a pay raise.

Combatting absenteeism in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, a store that's bringing authentic Mexican-made products to West Michigan communities, why legal lake levels are such a hot topic issue, and what's going on with algae in northern Michigan lakes.

On today's show, we discussed the recent firing of the Grand Rapids Police Officer who killed Patrick Lyoya, as well as the continuing baby formula shortage in Michigan. Then, a paleontologist talked about all things mastodons, and an education reporter gave an update on changing curriculum. Plus, an update on the Woodward Bar and Grill, which recently burned in a fire

This story was updated on June 8, at 1:00 p.m. The Detroit public school system will begin taking stock of the diverse perspectives included in high…

Two of Michigan’s biggest school districts are taking a post-spring break break from in-person learning.It’s a precautionary measure that Dearborn Public…

Around 20,000 students in the Detroit Public Schools Community District are expected back in classrooms on Monday.DPSCD suspended in-person learning when…