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Teen feels backlash over conservative club at Anchor Bay High School
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (830+ words) At the outset of the 2025-26 school year, Anchor Bay High School sophomore Madalynn Watraz wanted to start a new club at her school. It wasn't for her lack of things to do, though. Watraz is involved in numerous extracurricular activities…...
Macomb County teacher wins Excellence in Education Award from the Michigan Lottery
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (266+ words) A Macomb County teacher who credits her family with the inspiration to pursue a career in education has been honored with an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery. Lottery officials Tuesday named Lisa Prestininzi, a fourth grade teacher…...
Clintondale school boss is in the running for job in Genesee County
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (365+ words) A Macomb County educator is one of two finalists in the running for the superintendent's position at Swartz Creek Community Schools in Genesee County. Kenneth Janczarek, who has served as head of Clintondale Community Schools in Clinton Township since 2023, is…...
See which books in Ann Arbor schools are flagged as ‘inappropriate’ by out-of-state group
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (918+ words) By Jackie Smith, Tribune News Service ANN ARBOR, " Most of the books alleged to be "inappropriate" in Washtenaw County's district by out-of-state advocacy group Take Back the Classroom are on the shelves of its high school libraries. An initiative from…...
Davenport University to showcase achievements of African Americans in medicine
1+ week, 1+ day ago (146+ words) Davenport University's Warren campus is hosting an exhibit highlighting the groundbreaking achievements of African Americans in medicine Feb. 24. The event, Dr. Anita Moncrease's The Legacy of Black Medical Schools and Departments (1868-1968), will educate its participants about the importance of staying…...
For third straight year, Macomb Community College retains existing tuition rate
1+ week, 2+ day ago (348+ words) Seems like everything is costing more these days, from groceries to rent to utilities. But not at Macomb Community College, where officials are holding the line on earning an education. For the third straight year, MCC's Board of Trustees unanimously…...
Macomb Community College students compete in logo competition for charity
1+ week, 3+ day ago (386+ words) Macomb Community College (MCC) students competed in a logo competition for the 2026 Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise. The cruise will take place in St. Clair Shores Aug. 26. It is the organization's largest annual fundraiser, with funds going toward supporting children's charities…...
Utica schools’ athletic director receives statewide recognition
1+ week, 4+ day ago (247+ words) Robin Dilday, the athletic director for Utica Community Schools, was named as the Region 10 athletic director of the year by the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. Dilday has dedicated 52 years to education and 44 years to athletic administration. "Mr. Dilday has…...
Macomb County reaches deal with youth home workers
1+ week, 5+ day ago (383+ words) Macomb County has reached an agreement with 39 unionized employees of the Macomb County youth home, leaving the county with only two expired contracts yet to be resolved in this round of bargaining. The employees of the Juvenile Justice Center located…...
Scholarship Sip event lets guests have whiskey to raise money for Romeo High School students
1+ week, 5+ day ago (218+ words) The Romeo Monday Club will host "The Scholarship Sip" event on Sunday at the Abbey on Main in the village's downtown to benefit Romeo High School seniors. Scholarship Sip includes an "indulgent tasting experience" featuring fine wine, whiskey, hors d'oeurves,…...