As a parent, you want your kids to grow and develop into successful adults. Providing a stable and safe home is an important part of doing that.But…
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You may have heard that the state is planning to close as many as 38 schools by this summer, the bulk of which are in Detroit. That’s a big deal for a…
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There are more than 1.3 million homeless students in the United States - a number that has nearly doubled in the last decade.Homelessness can have a…
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There’s a new blueprint for the future of school accountability in Michigan. The state’s Department of Education on Tuesday unveiled its draft plan for…
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State funding for higher education in the U.S. is showing continued growth overall. That's according to the results of the latest Grapevine survey, an…
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Did you ever dream of seeing your name on a Broadway marquee as a kid?If so, you probably have some fond memories of memorizing lines and making costumes…
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Do you remember what it was like being a teenager? You had to deal with hormone and body changes. It felt like no one understood you and you may have had…
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From a new U.S. education secretary to conversations about school closures, it has been a busy week in education news. As we head into the weekend, let's…
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The Federal Communications Commission is telling nine network service providers they won't be able to participate in a federal program designed to provide…
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Michigan's own Betsy DeVos is now the most powerful education official in the nation. So what does that mean for Michigan? Let's start our story in…
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If you follow State of Opportunity regularly, then you know we've talked quite a bit about food deserts – places where fresh fruits and vegetables are in…