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Got some free time this weekend? Check out these 5 education stories you may have missed this week:1. Applying for college aid just got harder | NPRMany…

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

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…

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…

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…

As neighborhoods and thus schools become more segregated, there are teachers who have decided to confront that head-on. They're not waiting for a grand…

Education in America remains deeply segregated.But at the same time, there are more students of color than ever before. In 2014, for the first time,…

It seemed like skipping students ahead a grade level or putting them in split-grade classes were common strategies to keep advanced students engaged when…

Today is Inauguration Day and President Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.As Barack Obama leaves office, we're…

America needs teachers. The country is facing its first major teacher shortage since the 1990s, according to The Washington Post.Enrollment in teacher…