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Hamtramck pothole project cements neighborhood relationships
When a neighborhood's got a problem, sometimes all it takes is a few people coming up with solutions over drinks.About a year and a half ago, a group of…
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Want to know why black teachers leave the profession? Ask them.
America's K-12 classrooms are more racially diverse than ever. The number of students who identify as minorities outnumber white students for the first…
Some parents may be underprepared for the demands of homeschooling, study suggests
Nearly 2 million kids in the U.S. -- 3.4% of all K-12 students -- were home-schooled in 2012, according to a new report from National Center for Education…
Fewer U.S. moms are spanking their kids, study suggests
If you were to ask a group of parents today if they agree with the idea of spanking their kids, you would probably get a mixed response. The issue of…
Clearing up the confusion about who can get Christmas assistance from local Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a crucial resource for many people all year round. It provides housing assistance, food assistance, utility assistance and all kinds…
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Homelessness in the U.S. is down, but more people are living on the street
November is winding down and temperatures here in Michigan are dropping. For many – myself included – the winter months can be a nuisance. But for people…
These playgrounds are designed to get kids and parents talking
By the time they are just 18 months old, kids from low-income families and those from higher-income families display significant differences in their…
School districts across the U.S. are hiring virtual teachers to fix teacher shortages
America needs teachers. The country is facing its first major teacher shortage since the 1990s, according to The Washington Post.Enrollment in teacher…
Snow days mean missed meals for poor families
Most of us here in Michigan started our week digging out from the first widespread snowstorm of the season. And many kids across the state enjoyed their…
8 ways to keep your kids from saying "I'm bored" during winter break
When the school bell rings on Friday afternoon, most students in the U.S. will be headed home for two glorious weeks of winter break.But as that time off…
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