Education News

Education news from around Upper Michigan

By Beth JonesToday at 5:15 p.m.
Occupational programs at Bay College, like nursing, are growing in popularity
Yesterday at 10:11 p.m.
The loans can be worth up to $2,000.
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Yesterday at 4:20 p.m.
The point of the competition is to raise the most money in pennies while using silver change to subtract from the other classes' totals.
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By Beth JonesYesterday at 3:57 p.m.
Whether you're 18 and just out of high school or you're in your 30s or 40s, more of you are attending community colleges.
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By Beth JonesWednesday, November 18, 2009
The trend is showing more people are turning to the cheaper educational option.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Some students at Lakeview Elementary in Negaunee took a break from the school day for a limo ride to Pizza Hut Tuesday morning.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Special Olympics Area 36 is registering athletes and volunteers.
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Work on the new Hancock Middle School is nearing completion with crews now focused on finishing interior touches.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
It will be built along Houghton's waterfront.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
School advocates and Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm are keeping the pressure on Michigan lawmakers to raise more money for education.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
The state has told school districts across Michigan they might need to hold classes on scheduled vacation days or extend the school year if swine flu forces them to close for too many days.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
The $184 million should be used to help schools avoid all but $10 of a $127 per student cut ordered by Gov. Jennifer Granholm.
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Wednesday, November 04, 2009
It contains a two percent salary increase for the current year, but no base pay increase for the final two years.
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Wednesday, November 04, 2009
The voting ends at 5 p.m.
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Wednesday, November 04, 2009
The structure of the Marquette Area Public School system may be changing.
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By Nick KanczuzewskiTuesday, November 03, 2009
Everybody is advised to be ready for full-blown winter weather immediately.
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By Natalie JovonovichTuesday, November 03, 2009
Program participation at Sawyer Elementary has doubled since last year.
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By Aaron MartinSunday, November 01, 2009
Iron Mountain residents will vote to keep a school liaison officer.
Friday, October 30, 2009
One local drama student took flight for the first time Friday afternoon, while sitting in a lawn chair.
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By Emily PaceTuesday, October 27, 2009
It's a problem facing school districts across the state of Michigan -- how to do more with less?
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By Beth JonesTuesday, October 27, 2009
Over 100 high school and middle school students from across the U.P. spent the day learning how to become better leaders in their schools
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
More schools are closing due to illness and low attendance numbers.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Gov. Jennifer Granholm remains optimistic some Senate Republicans will support her push for more money for schools.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
A decision about the contract proposal for the professors at Northern Michigan University is expected by next week.
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By Natalie JovonovichTuesday, October 27, 2009
As clocks fall back this weekend, it's a good time to change the batteries.
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