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Dearborn voters approve $1.51B school bond to overhaul district buildings

DEARBORN, Mich. — Dearborn voters have approved a $1.51 billion school bond that will reshape the district over the next 20 years, replacing aging buildings, combining schools and funding renovations across Dearborn Public Schools. The proposal passed Tuesday with about 68% of the vote, according to unofficial results reported...

Dearborn, MI · 4d
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Photo gallery of Brownstown Woodhaven vs Trenton in a D1 girls volleyball district semifinal showdown

The Michigan high school girls volleyball state playoffs continued on Wednesday with district semifinal matchups taking place around the state. In a Division 1 district at Temperance Bedford, the first of two semifinals on the evening saw familiar foes Brownstown Woodhaven and Trenton square off. It was the third head-to-head...

Trenton, MI · 4d
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MSU organic farmer training offered at four Michigan locations in 2027

Michigan State University (MSU) is accepting applications for its 2027 Organic Farmer Training Program (OFTP), with training offered in Detroit, Flint, East Lansing and Grand Rapids. The program will run from Feb. 22 to Nov. 12, 2027, with classes scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays. Program fees are...

East Lansing, MI · 5d
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At the University of Michigan, Environmental Justice Starts With Who Gets to Decide

When Michelle Martinez talks about climate change, she does not begin with temperatures, emissions, or models and projections. She begins with people. For Martinez, the inaugural director of the Tishman Center for Social Justice and the Environment at the University of Michigan (U-M), climate change is already being experienced through the housing, economic, and political crises confronting communities today. And that makes climate justice inseparable from a more basic civic question: Who has the power to decide what happens to a community? The Tishman Center, established in 2021 at U-M’s School for Environment and Sustainability, was created around a particular idea of what a university can do in that struggle. Made possible through gifts from The NorthLight Foundation and Dan and Sheryl Tishman, the center connects students with environmental justice organizations and community leaders, supports community-led research, and prepares students to work on the problems communities are already facing. That model grew partly from what Martinez felt was missing during her years working in environmental justice in Detroit. “What I really needed from the university was a constant and steady support, with actionable research that could result in policy change,” she said. Communities' needs, however, rarely follow the timetable of

Ann Arbor, MI · 4d

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Eastpointe Community Schools $99 million bond passes

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe High School will become a grades 6-12 campus and the Eastpointe Community Schools Early Learning Center will undergo building updates now that the district’s $99 million bond issue passed during the general election Nov. 3. According to the official results from the Macomb County Clerk’s...

Eastpointe, MI · 5d

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Howell Voters Approve District's Non-Homestead Operating Millage Renewal

Howell Public Schools is thanking voters for passing the district's non-homestead operating millage renewal Tuesday:. "Howell Public Schools is grateful for the support of district residents in approving both the non-homestead operating millage renewal and restoration proposals in the Nov. 3 election. Approval of the renewal allows the district to continue levying the 18-mill non-homestead operating millage beyond the expiration of the current authorization in 2027. Approval of the restoration returns the district's authorized millage rate to 19.0495 mills, the rate approved by voters in 2014. Under Michigan's school funding system, established by Proposal A in 1994, school districts must levy an 18-mill non-homestead operating millage to receive their full per-pupil funding as established by the state of Michigan.

Howell, MI · 5d

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School funding measures win in Brighton, Hartland, Howell

It was a good night for school funding measures in Livingston County, led by Brighton’s revamped bond proposal, which won by about 10 points after the original lost in May. Brighton Area Schools’ bond proposal won with 12,934 yes votes, or 55.07%, to 10,551 no votes, a margin of 2,383. The proposal drew majority support in all three voting categories.

Brighton, MI · 5d

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Close School Board Race, Fire Funding Decisions Highlight Local Election

Close School Board Race, Fire Funding Decisions Highlight Local Election. Just 28 votes separated two candidates competing for the final seat on the Saline Area Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 3 election, while voters across the area selected school board members and decided proposals affecting fire protection, roads and public parkland.

Saline, MI · 5d

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Photo gallery of Riverview Gabriel Richard vs Allen Park Inter-City Baptist in a D4 girls volleyball district semifinal matchup

Two local high school girls volleyball teams met up for a second time this fall season when Riverview Gabriel Richard opposed Allen Park Inter-City Baptist in a Division 4 district semifinal matchup on Wednesday. The two programs met way back on Sep 1 in an early-season quad meet at Trenton...

Allen Park, MI · 4d

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Center For Family Health HS Sports Scoreboard – November 2nd, 2026

Northwest 3, Jackson 2: It was a back and forth night at Jackson HS between the two crosstown rivals, and the Mounties pulled through late in the fifth set to advance. After NW took the first two sets, the Vikings answered by winning the next two. The match extended past the 15 mark in set five, as the Mounties won 20-18 to survive. Northwest will face Mason in the district semifinal at East Lansing HS on Wednesday.

Jackson, MI · 6d

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Teacher of the Month: Duenas

Oftentimes when students see math on their schedule, they may scoff and not look forward to that hour. Despite this, everyday at BHS, Mrs. Duenas creates a welcoming environment for students to thrive and succeed in math classes. Mrs. Duenas teaches Geometry which consists mostly of ninth and tenth grade...

Berkley, MI · 5d

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Akeel, Mack on verge of claiming Wayne State University governors' seats

Democrat Richard Mack and Shereef Akeel were on their way toward claiming two open seats on the Wayne State Board of Governors in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, election. The Associated Press called the race for Akeel, D-Troy, and Mack, D-Detroit, over Republicans Christa Murphy, R-Bloomfield Hills, and Andy Anuzis, R-Brighton. The Michigan Secretary of State results showed Mack leading with 26.3% of the vote, followed by Akeel at 25.7%, according to Michigan Secretary of State election results updated on Friday, Nov. 6. Murphy and Anuzis trailed at 22.5% and 21.6%, respectively. The two vacancies stem from Democratic incumbents Dr. Anil Kumar and board Chair Bryan Barnhill II, who decided not to seek reelection. Mack said he felt the Democratic wave was a sign that voters were rejecting "hate." He added he was grateful he was chosen to serve on the board. "I'm excited that the community, students, faculty, together we’re going to continue the great work the board has been doing," Mack said. "I'm excited about the new president, the opportunity to go higher." Akeel said he was honored to be voted onto the board. "It’s obviously such an honor to get the endorsement of more than 2.2 million Michiganders,

Detroit, MI · 4d

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Detroit school board’s new elected members bring history, criticism, and fresh ideas

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. The Detroit school board’s new majority, according to unofficial results, brings a mix of history, institutional knowledge, outspoken criticism, and fresh ideas. Voters chose five new members for the Detroit Public School Community District’s board Tuesday in an election that may alter the future of Michigan’s largest school system . Ten years after the district’s creation, the new board will have to address stagnant enrollment , high chronic absenteeism , and struggling academic achievement . Unofficial results show Georgia and LaMar Lemmons, Jameel Smith, and Bessie Harris won four-year terms, while Aliya Moore secured the partial two-year term. The new members will be sworn into office in January. Terry Whitfield, a nonprofit consultant, lost a seat to Harris by 56 votes, according to unofficial results. He said Wednesday that despite the close race, he will not pursue a recount. Outgoing board president LaTrice McClendon said in a statement the election “marks a new chapter in our district’s governance.” “Four Board members, including myself, will

Detroit, MI · 4d

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Everest students hit the trails

Mountaineers at Everest Academy often get the chance to enjoy the 90-acre campus filled with practice fields, cross country trails, which allow for nature walks during the school year. The lower school students often get out into nature to discover the beauty of the seasons. Recently, first graders welcomed special...

Village Of Clarkston, MI · 5d

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GUEST COLUMN: Voters say YES to future of Brighton Area Schools

On behalf of Brighton Area Schools, I want to extend my sincere thanks to the Brighton community for its support of our bond proposal. This outcome reflects a community that cares deeply about its schools, its students, and the future of Brighton. We recognize the decision to invest in our...

Brighton, MI · 5d

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Ferndale voters approve charter amendments, school operating millage

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Residents in Ferndale gave their approval to several ballot questions during the Nov. 3 election. Voters had three ballot questions before them to decide. The first two were charter amendments for the city of Ferndale, both of which voters passed. The first was an amendment that will...

Ferndale, MI · 4d

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Curriculum and Instruction Planning in the Chelsea School District

From proposed new courses at the high school to a trip to Chicago to learn more about Career and Technical Education (CTE), the latest Curriculum and Instruction report to the Chelsea School District Board of Education gave insight into some of the behind the scenes work going into improving education in the school district.

Chelsea, MI · 4d

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Detroit School Board Hopefuls Clash Over Closures, Vitti's Future Ahead of Nov. 3

Detroit's school board race has drawn one of the biggest fields of candidates in a decade, with dozens of Detroiters vying for just five open seats on the Detroit Public Schools Community District board. Seven of them faced off in person on October 29, laying out starkly different visions for a district still digging out from building closures, high absenteeism, and a leadership fight over Superintendent Nikolai Vitti.

Detroit, MI · 6d

The Detroit News

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Dearborn Public Schools $1.5B bond request passes overwhelmingly

DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools passed a massive $1.5 billion bond Nov. 3 to overhaul its aging infrastructure, paving the way for six new schools to be built, according to unofficial results. According to the Wayne County Election Division, the issue passed with 68% voting yes to 32% voting no, with all precincts in Dearborn reporting data even as others in Wayne County were still outstanding. Superintendent Mike Esseily, who took over the reins of the district in July, called the bond passage a win for the community. "The entire community was behind this plan," Esseily said by phone. "The entire community believed in its vision." The district's previous bond failed narrowly in 2019, sending leaders back to the drawing board for a more comprehensive plan that voters would find more appealing and financially palatable. Esseily said the work paid off. "People were able to see this plan had a lot of thought behind it, it made sense, the numbers matched the work and people were excited," he said. The district plans to rebuild, renovate and update all of its school buildings over the next 20 years with the 30-year bond, which appeared on the ballot as a 3.14-mill request.

Dearborn, MI · 5d