TROY — On March 22, Barnard Elementary School became home to an unusual vending machine: one that dispenses books.

SOUTHFIELD — Eastern Michigan University student and Southfield-raised Naomi Barbour is making waves with her campaign to increase student participation in Michigan politics.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Optimist Club recently held its annual oratorical contest March 22 and recognized local students for their work in crafting speeches based on a specific prompt.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills High School recently released an apology in regard to Palestinian American attorney and activist Huwaida Arraf’s speech during a diversity assembly for all BHHS students.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Isaac Jogues fourth grade teacher Linda Blackburn recently won the Amazing Catholic Educator award, and the students and staff couldn’t be more excited.

ROSEVILLE — Next month, Roseville Community Schools officials plan to sell series two of its $58.9 million bond issue that passed in 2018.

WARREN — With spring break scheduled April 3-7, Warren Mott High School career and technical education teacher Anthony Wright thought it was the ideal time to reinforce the importance of safe driving among the students.

WARREN — ”Howdy” from Texas, and “greetings” from the Empire State Building in New York City!

FARMINGTON — A popular science teacher kicked off his spring break with a big bang as he was presented the award for the Oakland County Outstanding High School Teacher of the Year at the start of his sixth period earth science class at North Farmington High School March 24.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills High School recently released an apology in regard to Palestinian American attorney and activist Huwaida Arraf’s speech during a diversity assembly for all BHHS students. 

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer came to Rodgers Elementary in the Lake Shore Public Schools district for a roundtable discussion with students, teachers and parents on March 21.

WARREN/CENTER LINE/STERLING HEIGHTS — For Holden Elementary School second grade educator Michelle Clarke, her favorite aspect of teaching is watching the growth in her students over time.

MADISON HEIGHTS — For as long as she can remember, Sarah Laurence wanted to teach.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The hot lunch spot in the Pointes March 16 wasn’t a sleek new restaurant in town — it was an elementary school classroom.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Rochester Community Schools has been awarded $1.9 million in safety grants from the state of Michigan.

NOVI — March is Social Work Month, and the Novi Community School District has a social worker who has been working in the district for nearly 30 years with her focus on students who have special needs.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts will no longer be moved to the Roosevelt school.

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Schools Board of Education held a community dialogue March 15 on the positive and negative effects of students using social media at the Maxfield Education Center, 32789 W. 10 Mile Road in Farmington.

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community College students considering a career in the health care field will now have the opportunity to participate in an apprenticeship.

STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN — Sterling Heights Police officer Duane Casbar has a message for students who post prank threats against schools on social media.