23 hrs ago | Free Republic
Unlike Traditional Schools, Charters Face Accountability
The Academy of Flint and Lansing's Learn, Live, and Lead Entrepreneurial Academy are being shut down, because their authorizers determined they are failing to meet their contractual obligations.
Yesterday | ArkansasBusiness.com
UALR Science, Math Dean Michael Gealt Headed to Central Michigan University
Michael A. Gealt, dean of the College of Science and Mathematics and professor of biology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has accepted a new position at Central Michigan University, according to UALR Provost and Vice Chancellor Zulma Toro-Ramos.
Yesterday | Washington Times
The Washington Times rightly criticizes the Obama administration for demanding unconstitutional college speech codes .
Yesterday | Central Michigan Life
Student-teaching stint lands 2012 CMU graduate a full-time job teaching English language learners
Scott Hart's experiences in the public education system ended in the same place it began: a first grade classroom.
How to get decades of service from your electric motors
Back in the 1970s, at the Massey-Ferguson tractor transmission plant in Livonia, MI, we ran some very old electric motors.
Three new charter schools coming to Flint, Mt. Morris Township
Three charter schools are set to open in Flint or Mount Morris Township, the Michigan Association of Public School Academies said in a statement.
Bendle High School class of 2013 top graduates
Here is a look at Bendle High School class of 2013 top 10 graduates. See the gallery for photos of all the top graduates: Emily Nicole Malin Parents: Jacki and Gary Malin GPA: 3.996 Activities: National Honor Society, student council, service learning, science club, president of NHS and class president for all four years.
Peter Luke: What does Michigan have to do to get a little love?
Peter Luke was a Lansing correspondent for Booth Newspapers for nearly 25 years, writing a weekly column for most of that time with a concentration on budget, tax and economic development policy issues.
Stateside for Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
It took an intense campaign in Michigan in 2008 to get voters to approve proposal 2, allowing embryonic stem-cell research.
Dumpster fire at Deerfield Village apartment complex in Mount Pleasant leads to arrest
Police are continuing to investigate a string of arson cases after an arrest was made at Deerfield Village, 3400 Deerfield Road, in Mount Pleasant on Friday, May 17.
CMU OKs design spending for Saginaw medical campus
Central Michigan University trustees have approved an additional $350,000 for planning and design for the Saginaw campus of its new medical school.
Sexual harassment in the workplace versus in schools: Different standards
In sexual harassment cases, the Supreme Court has distinguished between students and workers, requiring students to show that their peers' conduct was "severe and pervasive" before it will be considered sexual harassment, but requiring workers only to show "severe or pervasive" conduct.
Saginaw's American Guild of Organists names Kent S. Dennis Memorial Scholarship winners
Jay Michaud, a graduate student at Central Michigan University; Matthew Benkert of Hemlock and Calla Ringgenberg of Clare are recipients of the 2013 Kent S. Dennis Memorial Scholarship, awarded through the Saginaw Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
Central Michigan University approves Saginaw medical school plans, additional $350,000 in funding
The first phase is building a medical center at Covenant HealthCare's campus. The building at St.
CMU professors ranked 12th-worst in nation, Shaprio calls study a nonsensea
Central Michigan University professors were ranked as the 12th-worst in the nation in a study conducted by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity.
New Graduate Student Union president: a Increased membership and supporta crucial to success
The new president of Central Michigan University's Graduate Student Union plans on making the union more accessible than ever.
Parcells, North vacancies filled
Assistant principal positions at Grosse Pointe North High School and Parcells Middle School were filled Monday at the Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education regular meeting, with the unanimous approvals of David Reed-Nordwall and Steven Wolf.
CMU professional and administrative employees to receive 2.5-percent base salary increase
Central Michigan University professional and administrative employees will receive a 2.5-percent base salary increase for the 2013-14 fiscal year.
CMU professors: Peters early favorite to win U.S. Senate seat
Central Michigan University political science professors called U.S. Rep. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Township, the early favorite to win U.S. Sen.
Firehouse Subs arrives in Mid-Michigan
Actually the Florida-based sub shop has more than 600 restaurants in 35 states. But they're new to Michigan, with restaurants now open in East Lansing and Mt.