The percentage of Detroit Public Schools Community District students and students in city charters who achieved grade-level proficiency on the M-STEP exam was up in most grades and subject areas.

At Gompers Elementary-Middle School, located on Detroit’s northwest side, teachers and administrators came together to address the issue of chronic absenteeism, when students miss more than 18 days of school.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form students fill out to learn what grants, loans or scholarships they may qualify for to attend college. Advocates say filling the form is critical to understanding the true cost of college.

The end of summer signals a new season — one of respiratory diseases. As cases and hospitalizations tick upward, here’s a short, smart update on new variants, new vaccines and the latest advice to stay safe.

Shootings are an epidemic, and Detroit is experimenting with community groups that sponsor gardens, youth outreach and even armed citizen patrols. So-called community violence intervention has mixed results nationally, but advocates say relying on police solely is misguided.

Consumers Energy and DTE Energy could face penalties for frequent and long power outages. The Michigan Public Service Commission has grilled the two companies for months over customer complaints.

Results from the spring standardized test, released Thursday, show continuing challenges after three years of COVID disruptions. But there were also a few gains from the previous year. See how your school district fared.

Popular medications for diabetes and heart failure are targeted for price reductions. Michigan doctors say the climbing costs of prescriptions strains too many seniors’ budgets.

Health care experts discussed ideas and opportunities to address Michigan’s ongoing medical talent crisis.

The Democratic governor offers a broad wish list for the fall Legislature. She says she’s leaving many details blank to prompt negotiations. Republicans predict the plans will raise taxes.