Schools

Published July 31, 2021

UCS administrator chosen as president of the Michigan Reading Association

SHELBY TOWNSHIP / UTICA — Jill Erfourth, who was once a student at Flickinger Elementary School, recently was elected president of the Michigan Reading Association, which is a statewide professional organization of educators.

Published July 30, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Workshop focuses on Liggett’s place-based humanities methods

GROSSE POINTE FARMS/WOODS — Educators from metro Detroit and out of state learned a number of teaching strategies when they recently participated in a University Liggett School Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning workshop.

Published July 28, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Robotics Collaboration and Innovation Center continues to grow

STERLING HEIGHTS — For local students, designing robots and competing in games is a fun way to learn STEM concepts — science, technology, engineering and math — and it can also lead to career opportunities, since robotics is a diverse field with many real-life applications.

Jason Bettin is taking over as the new principal of Roseville High School.

Published July 27, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Bettin steps into role as Roseville High School principal

ROSEVILLE — Roseville High School has a new hand on the wheel as Jason Bettin takes up the role of the school’s principal.

Published July 27, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Learning continues this summer in WCS

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — On the late morning of July 21, teacher Lori Lewis presented a math activity at Siersma Elementary School to a group of kindergarten students who sat together on the floor.

John Jeffire’s latest book, “A Temple for Tomorrows,” will be released in July. The 108-page book is a collection of poems. Jeffire is a teacher at Chippewa Valley High School.

Published July 16, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Chippewa Valley High teacher releases poetry book

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — John Jeffire, of Macomb Township, will release his latest book July 16.

Published July 14, 2021

Metro

OU approves 4.2% tuition increase for 2021-22 school year

ROCHESTER — Oakland University students will have to reach deeper into their pockets for a college education next year.

Published July 14, 2021

Metro

Declining enrollment reported for teaching programs across the state

METRO DETOIT — From the time they were in elementary school, many people over the years have aspired to land a job as a teacher.

Published July 14, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Japhet School in Clawson to install STEM lab

CLAWSON — Thanks to a $10,000 grant, Japhet School, a preschool through eighth grade private school with approximately 50 students in Clawson, will install a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math lab this summer.

L’Anse Creuse Board of Education board censure decision tabled

Published July 14, 2021

C&G Newspapers

L’Anse Creuse Board of Education board censure decision tabled

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A local school board member will have to wait and see if action is taken to censure him.

Published July 14, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Graduation is a bit sweeter when it’s earned amid a global crisis

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD — About every two years or so, the marching band at Wylie E. Groves High School takes some kind of a trip toward the end of the school year.

Published July 13, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Several projects approved in school district

GROSSE POINTES — A number of building upgrades are underway this summer in the Grosse Pointe Public School System.

Published July 13, 2021

Madison - Park News

Voters to decide operating millage for Madison District Public Schools

MADISON HEIGHTS — A proposal on the ballot Aug. 3 asks residents of the Madison District Public Schools to approve the renewal of an operating millage that covers everything from teacher salaries to instructional materials.

Published July 12, 2021

Warren Weekly

Students strengthen academics in summer school

WARREN — This summer, the classrooms at Lincoln Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School are busy with students who are improving their math skills, brushing up on their reading, learning about science and more.

Published July 9, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Governor signs school funding bill in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On July 7, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill in the media center at Ojibwa Elementary that appropriates $4.4 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funding to support schools across the state.

Published July 3, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Schalm Elementary PTO distributes second annual scholarships

CLAWSON — In an effort to give back to former students and help them out financially in furthering their careers, the Schalm Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization decided to create an annual scholarship program for graduating seniors last y

Published July 2, 2021

Troy Times

Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence hires inaugural director

TROY — The Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence, known for providing fundraising and grant support to the Troy School District for the past 33 years, has made some changes around the office.

Published July 2, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Listening sessions focus on school issues

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Preparing for his new role as Grosse Pointe Public School System superintendent, Jon Dean held several in-person listening sessions throughout June at various schools to answer questions from residents and discuss important topics.