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The Detroit News

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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 · 3d

Chalkbeat

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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 · 2d

clarkstonnews.com

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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 · 3d
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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 · 3d
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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 · 2d

thesuntimesnews.com

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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 · 3d

hoodline.com

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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 · 4d

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 · 3d

Michigan Daily

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Michigan freshmen have explosive debut against VMI

It’s a new season for the No. 14 Michigan wrestling team, and with that comes new faces. Starting the season off in a dual meet against Virginia Military Institute, the Wolverines had a strong showing, greatly in part to their four new additions. Michigan’s introductory lineup included three freshmen...

Ann Arbor, MI · 5d

The Blade

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Editorial: Quit passing the buck, TPS

A parent of a special needs child in Toledo Public Schools shouldn’t have to go to a Toledo school board meeting to complain about service. Instead of getting the attention to her child’s needs, Katie Mattimoe Heffernan was told that the teachers union and the school district’s human resources department are working to “expedite getting paraprofessionals in the needed position.” Read more Blade editorials The fact that the parent felt the need to take her concern to the full board suggests more emphasis is needed for the “expedite” part. Ms. Heffernan is concerned that her child at Beverly Elementary School, who has Down syndrome, is being ignored in the classroom. Ms. Heffernan was forced to reveal in public personal issues involving her daughter that she should not have been required to complain about to the board. This was reported last Wednesday by The Blade’s Eric Taunton. The problem, as Ms. Heffernan sees it, is that Beverly has only one assigned building-wide paraprofessional. This was her second time bringing this issue to the board. A similar response was given to her on Sept. 22. At that time, the board had 244 paraprofessionals, but 43 vacant positions. “To date, my daughter has

Toledo, OH · 4d

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Dearborn Schools bond proposal is on the ballot

The Dearborn Public School District is asking voters to consider a large bond during this year’s midterms. The bond proposal is a is seeking $1.5 billion to replace old buildings at six new Pre-K through 8th grade schools schools and renovate all 3 high schools, add new buses and other improvements.

Dearborn, MI · 5d

beastnews.org

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Varsity Football Advances to District Championship

“We haven’t proven anything yet,” said varsity football team’s offensive coordinator, Chris Tanderys. Tanderys was adamant about this: We haven’t proven anything yet. After Friday’s win (38-20) against Saginaw Heritage, the football team is now 8-2, which is the winningest record at South Lyon East High...

South Lyon, MI · 5d

The Daily Telegram

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Playoff standouts | Lenawee County top football performances from first round

Lenawee County’s biggest stars put on a show in the first round of the high school football postseason. Here are the top football performers from the first round of the MHSAA playoffs. More: Four Lenawee County teams punch tickets to the second round in football playoffs Luke Bruggeman, Adrian Bruggeman isn’t just setting records; he’s obliterating them. He posted 318 yards and 5 touchdowns on 28 carries in Adrian’s 65-27 win over rival Tecumseh. The junior running back now has 3,907 rushing yards in his career, surpassing the previous record of 2,457 yards, set by Mike Harris from 1990-92. More: Adrian breaks rivalry scoring record, cruises to playoff win over Tecumseh Owen Salenbien, Adrian For the first time this season, a kicker earned a spot on the top performers list. Salenbien was sent out to attempt a 38-yard field goal on the Maples’ opening drive against the Indians and drilled it through the uprights. While he had the composure of a seasoned veteran, it was the first-ever field goal attempt of his kicking career. He also went 8-of-9 on extra points during Adrian’s busy offensive night. Chance Gormley, Tecumseh The Indians’ season came to a bitter close with their second

Lenawee County, MI · 5d

Michigan Daily

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CSG ends longtime Airbus program, restores executive budget

The University of Michigan’s Central Student Government met Monday evening over Zoom to discuss restoring funding to the executive branch and debate additional budget changes. The meeting began with a motion to recall LSA junior Juan Moreno, military-affiliated ex-officio, from his position due to excessive absences. He was recalled...

Ann Arbor, MI · 3d

The Detroit Free Press

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MHSAA football playoffs: Dearborn Fordson avenges Belleville losses

On a critical drive before halftime of Dearborn Fordson's MHSAA football Division 1 district semifinal rematch against Belleville, all of the Tractors' coaches got involved in the play-calling. With the score tied at 14 just before halftime on Friday, Oct. 30, Fordson got the ball back in their own territory. It started with coach Osama Abulhassan calling a screen to star running back Dean Hammoud (a Wayne State commit), who picked up a first down. Then quarterbacks coach Ali Baidoun called for a target to receiver T.J. Reaves (Youngstown State), putting the Tractors in Belleville territory. Offensive line coach Ed Carducci then channeled his inner Ben Johnson, calling for a hook-and-lateral. Quarterback Hussein Fakih hit Reaves (who had more than 90 yards receiving, plus a TD and seven tackles) on a short hitch; Reaves stopped and flipped the ball to junior Amer Daher, running a drag route below him. Daher then took off for a crucial touchdown with 16 seconds left in the half. GET READY FOR ROUND 2: MHSAA football playoffs 2026 bracket, second-round games revealed "They picked a good time to run it the best we have ever run it," Abulhassan said the next day. "Tip of the

Dearborn, MI · 6d

thesuntimesnews.com

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Saline School Board Honors Three Outgoing Trustees

Featured photo: 2025-26 student representative Jillian Hayes stands with Saline Area Schools leaders and Board of Education members after being thanked for her service May 26. Photo by Heather Finch. Three Saline Area Schools Board of Education members received a warm sendoff Oct. 27 as colleagues reflected on their contributions...

Saline, MI · 5d

The Monroe News

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Monroe County Region high school sports roundup for Saturday, Oct. 31

OTTAWA LAKE — Brek Ruddy set a Whiteford school record for career rushing yards Saturday. But yards he didn’t take impressed Bobcat football coach Todd Thieken almost as much as the record. Whiteford was nursing a 6-point lead with just over a minute remaining when he broke loose on a third-and-7 play in a Division 7 playoff game against Bronson. Ruddy probably could have run into the end zone, but instead dropped to his knee after getting a first down. More: Monroe County Region football roundup for opening round of playoffs Ruddy knew the clock was more important than the scoreboard. With Bronson out of timeouts, Ruddy knew the first down would allow his team to go into victory formation and run out the clock to secure a 22-16 victory. “That tells you what a tremendous kid he is,” Thieken said of the kneel down. “He could have scored a touchdown, but he puts so much into the team.” Ruddy eclipsed the school record set of 3,794 yards set by Logan Murphy. “I am so happy for him,” Thieken said. “He’s our guy and everyone knows it, but he just keeps going.” As usual, Ruddy carried most of the workload

Ottawa Lake, MI · 6d

metroparent.com

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Top East Coast boarding schools for metro Detroit families

For metro Detroit families exploring high school options beyond local district boundaries, elite East Coast boarding schools offer a compelling blend of academic rigor, immersive residential life and strong preparation for top-tier higher education. While Detroit and its surrounding suburbs host excellent private day and public schools, boarding institutions along the Atlantic seaboard give students early independence and direct exposure to world-class learning environments.

Detroit, MI · 5d

News-Herald

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Taylor School District unveils high school renovation proposal

The Taylor School District has unveiled a high school renovation project, five years after voters approved a $130 million bond that was to fund a new building. The renovations will focus on improving security, increasing natural light in classrooms and centralizing the ninth-grade academy, according to a district presentation at a school board meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Taylor, MI · 6d

thecentraltrend.com

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Throughout his high school career, Brennan Brown never stayed in his comfort zone

Skiing, ultimate frisbee, debate team, and jazz band. These are just a few of the activities that senior Brennan Brown has immersed himself in throughout his high school career. “Me and fellow drum major, Izzy [Yang], are essentially the leaders in the band,” Brennan said. “Whenever you see us performing...

Ann Arbor, MI · 5d