Schools
Wayne-Westland Community Schools: the board, the budget, the buildings.
A controversial Colorado education group was in danger of dissolving. A 2013 agreement just saved it.
A Colorado education group's survival may have implications for Michigan's own school funding struggles.
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Chicago Board of Elections rules on final challenges to school board candidacies
A decision by the Chicago Board of Elections on school board candidacies could have implications for Metro Detroit's own educational landscape.
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Free backpacks, supplies, haircuts: Newark groups host back-to-school giveaways
Area families who may be struggling financially can learn about local initiatives and resources supporting back-to-school needs similar to those in Newark.
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Memphis schools budget earns approval after more than a month of delay
As Westland's own school district faces budget challenges, Memphis' approval of its own budget after a month-long delay may offer insight into how local leaders can better manage financial resources.
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Firms linked to 2 men convicted of public corruption have gotten campaign business from JB Pritzker and the CTU
As a major employer in Westland is also seeking state funds and incentives, local residents may be interested to learn about potential conflicts of interest between political donors and public officials.
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Iris Taylor, leader in Detroit healthcare and DPSCD board member, dies at 74
A prominent figure in Detroit's healthcare and education systems has passed away, which may have implications for partnerships between Westland and its neighboring city.
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