News across Wayne County
Helping students find their confidence for more than 25 years
As fall settles in and students return to classrooms, another familiar season is underway: testing season. For many high school students, preparing for the ACT or SAT can bring a mixture of anticipation, pressure and uncertainty. But for Grosse Pointe resident and longtime…
Dearborn Public Schools receives $460,565 grant to serve more Michigan-grown food
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools has received a $460,565 grant and support services to serve more Michigan-grown and produced food in the more than 3 million meals it provides students each year. Officials from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development…
School Board Candidate-Ginny Jeup
Virginia “Ginny” Jeup Campaign website: jeupforschoolboard.org Campaign email: ginnyjeup4schools@gmail.com Years in Grosse Pointe: 26 Profession: Business owner Endorsements: Former GPPSS Superintendent Andrea Tuttle, Pointers for Academic Excellence, former Grosse Pointe Park…
School Board Candidate-Michelle White
Michelle White Campaign website: michellewhite4gpschools.com Campaign email: info@michellewhiteforgpschools.com Years in Grosse Pointe: 18 Occupation: Community volunteer Endorsements: State Rep. Veronica Paiz, Gun Sense Candidate designation by Moms Demand Action What three…
As Michigan bans phones in classrooms, educator argues for teaching digital literacy instead
While Michigan joins many other states in banning phones during school, one educator says schools should teach students responsible phone use instead of restricting access to technology they'll use for life.
Gillian Moss named winner of fall Teacher Appreciation Contest
For Gillian Moss, some of the most important lessons she learned in school had little to do with textbooks or tests. They came from teachers who took the time to truly know her. Moss, recently selected as the winner of the Grosse Pointe News’ fall Teacher Appreciation Contest, is…
South alumna named Goldwater Scholar for Parkinson’s research
When Zosia Greer moved to Grosse Pointe during second grade, she had no idea she would end up spending her college years trying to understand the ins and outs of how the human brain functions. Greer, now 21, a Grosse Pointe South High School alum and Oberlin College student, has…