Category: Education Clip
Little Amal’s Walk across America comes to Metro D...
Posted by Madison Wood | Sep 21, 2023 | 1D Episode Clip, Documentary, Education, One Detroit, People | 0
Young Michiganders: Staying or going?
Posted by Madison Wood | Sep 21, 2023 | 1D Episode Clip, Documentary, Education, One Detroit, People | 0
UAW Strike and its impact on the history of labor
Posted by Madison Wood | Sep 21, 2023 | 1D Episode Clip, Documentary, Education, One Detroit, People | 0
Detroit Public Schools’ progress report: Supt. Dr....
Posted by Jonathan Shead | Sep 15, 2023 | 1D Episode Clip, Documentary, Education, One Detroit, People | 0
Brilliant Detroit announces new citywide summer li...
Posted by Jonathan Shead | Aug 2, 2023 | ABJ Clips, American Black Journal, Education, Literature, News | 0
Detroit Food Academy cooks up the next generation of young leaders through food education
by Jonathan Shead | Jul 11, 2023
Detroit Food Academy is revolutionizing the lives of young Detroiters by blending the art of cooking with life and leadership skills. BridgeDetroit’s Micah Walker learns about the work they do to prepare the next generation of young leaders.
Read MoreDetroit Public Schools graduates first high school class from The School at Marygrove
by Jonathan Shead | Jun 8, 2023
A unique educational partnership has produced its first class of high school graduates. The School at Marygrove held a monumental commencement ceremony for its first graduating class. One Detroit contributor Daijah Moss stopped by Music Hall Detroit to capture the celebration.
Read MoreBookstock 2023 raises money for literacy, education projects by recycling used media
by Jonathan Shead | Apr 11, 2023
The Detroit area’s largest used book and media sale, Bookstock, returns to once again benefit literacy and education projects in Southeast Michigan. Stephen Henderson gets the details on Bookstock 2023.
Read MoreWayne State University, Henry Ford College create transfer pathway to earn four-year degree
by Jonathan Shead | Mar 30, 2023
Henry Ford College and Wayne State University have teamed up to help clear some of the existing hurdles higher education students face when seeking a four-year degree.
Read MoreHelpful Resources for Coping After A School Shooting
by Jonathan Shead | Feb 14, 2023
A list of helpful links, resources, and videos to help parents, students, families and educators cope after witnessing gun violence in school.
Read More3/24/22: COVID313 – Child Tax Credits, Housing & Utilities
by Madison Wood | Mar 24, 2022
Detroit Public Schools Community District Assistant Superintendent Alycia Meriweather updates parents and families on the districts conversations around virtual versus in-person learning for its students. Dr. Eric McGrath, MD of Infectious Disease and Prevention at Wayne Pediatrics, Inc. shares more information about the COVID-19 Omicron variant that continues to spread rapidly, Plus, special guest U.S. Senator Gary Peters, who shares what he’s been working on in Washington D.C. in regards to the nation’s federal response to COVID-19.
Read More3/10/22: COVID313 – Mask Mandates and COVID Protocols
by Madison Wood | Mar 10, 2022
On this COVID313 Town Hall, we discuss ending mask mandates, evolving COVID protocols and protecting immunocompromised children and those with special needs, plus talking with kids about world events. Guests include pediatrician Dr. Saini, Detroit Health Department, Detroit Public Schools and Michigan Charter Schools.
Read More2/24/22: COVID313 – Youth-Led Town Hall on Mental Health
by Madison Wood | Feb 25, 2022
Conversation led by a panel of Detroit youth, sharing their mental health and wellness needs – plus presentations from community partners and mental health services organizations, sharing vital resources and how to access them. Also addressed is domestic abuse, dating violence, and ways to get help.
Read MoreMichigan’s High Childcare Costs Continue As Financial Assistance Remains Untapped
by Jonathan Shead | Feb 10, 2022
While 35% of Michigan’s children five years and under qualify for childcare subsidies, only...
Read More1/27/22: COVID313 – Virtual & In-Person Learning, Omicron Variant Updates
by Jonathan Shead | Jan 28, 2022
Detroit Public Schools Community District Assistant Superintendent Alycia Meriweather updates parents and families on the districts conversations around virtual versus in-person learning for its students. Dr. Eric McGrath, MD of Infectious Disease and Prevention at Wayne Pediatrics, Inc. shares more information about the COVID-19 Omicron variant that continues to spread rapidly, Plus, special guest U.S. Senator Gary Peters, who shares what he’s been working on in Washington D.C. in regards to the nation’s federal response to COVID-19.
Read MoreIn the Wake of Oxford, Schools Deal with Difficult Questions
by Jonathan Shead | Dec 9, 2021
The aftermath of the Oxford school shooting left ripple effects across Michigan communities this past week, closing more than a dozen schools and leaving students, parents and teachers fearful and having to cope. One Detroit’s Christy McDonald speaks with Oakland Schools Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Karen Anthony on how she’s supporting the Oxford community in the wake of the school shooting.
Read MoreEducators react to Oxford High School shooting and how they’re supporting students
by Jonathan Shead | Dec 9, 2021
Following the Oxford High School shooting Nov. 30, teachers from across metro Detroit connected with PBS NewHours’ Student Reporting Labs to share their perspectives and how they’re supporting students.
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News From Around Detroit
- Art behind bars: U-M program is changing lives of Michigan inmatesby Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
Artwork from current and former inmates is on display through Sunday in the Free Your Mind: Art and Incarceration in Michigan exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit.
- With a new director coming soon, what’s the state of DDOT?by Bryce Huffman (Bryce Huffman, Author at BridgeDetroit)
Detroit Department of Transportation leader Mikel Oglesby is leaving at the close of October, prompting some advocates and union officials to worry about DDOT’s future. Oglesby and city leaders say plans will stay on track.
- Metro Detroit students start new school year with familiar challenges, fresh solutionsby Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, Orlando Bailey, Ethan Bakuli, Chalkbeat Detroit, Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press and Micah Walker (Orlando Bailey, Author at BridgeDetroit)
The 2023-24 year marks the fourth full school year since the pandemic started, and offers the state’s public schools an opportunity to recalibrate academic recovery programs, tackle mental health issues, and address longstanding problems.
- New school year and new challenges on the first day of school in metro Detroitby Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, Ethan Bakuli, Chalkbeat Detroit, Orlando Bailey and Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press (Orlando Bailey, Author at BridgeDetroit)
As the new school year begins in Detroit Public Schools Community District and others across Michigan, students face familiar challenges — with the promise of fresh solutions.
- Eastside Community Network regroups after center rammed by pickup truckby Olivia Lewis (Olivia Lewis, Author at BridgeDetroit)
Benjamin Noah Weinstein, a 42-year-old white Detroiter, is charged with six felonies in connection with the Aug. 19 incident that damaged the longtime community center with a predominately Black membership
National Headlines
- Kevin McCarthy is out as speaker of the House. What happens next?
The House of Representatives has entered uncharted territory after a last-ditch, right-wing effort to remove fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy from the speakership succeeded.
- What led to the collapse of McCarthy's speakership and what's next for the House
For the first time in this nation's history, the House of Representatives formally ousted its speaker. A handful of hard-right Republicans and every Democrat voted together to remove the gavel from Speaker Kevin McCarthy's hand. The move came nine months to the day since McCarthy lost his first vote to become speaker. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports from Capitol Hill.
- News Wrap: Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal gun charges
In our news wrap Tuesday, Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he lied about drug use when he bought a handgun in 2018, a state judge in New York imposed a limited gag order on former President Trump at his civil trial for alleged business fraud and President Biden sought to reassure allied leaders today about the U.S. commitment to Ukraine.