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How many kids are in a typical classroom in Michigan?That’s a tough question to answer. And believe me, we’ve tried. But a new report from the Gerald R.…

I know, I know. School just started and here we are already talking about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).The FAFSA application…

On a brightly-lit stage inside a massive convention hall in downtown Houston, Texas, Ainslya Charlton made her introduction."You can call me Ace," she…

If you plan on sending your kid to full-time day care or preschool, you better start saving.That's because the average cost of child care in the U.S. now…

Research shows when parents are involved and engaged in their kids' education, it improves student achievement. Students earn higher grades and test…

More than 45 million Americans – nearly 16 million of them children – live below the poverty line.And poverty isn't just a U.S. issue. It's a global…

The state says 38 schools with persistently low test scores might not have to close by the end of the year. At least, not yet. These schools now have 60…

Neighborhoods. It's a topic that has come up time and time again here at State of Opportunity. That's because where people live has a lot to do with who…

Eight places of worship in Michigan – in metro Detroit and near Kalamazoo – have officially joined a growing number of churches and synagogues across the…

Young immigrants were filled with joy and hope when President Obama signed the executive order called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) almost…