Education

The state is rolling out grants to help schools hire resource officers to be on hand to help with campus safety and crisis management.

Michigan State University’s Teacher Preparation Program will soon take four years to complete instead of five. The aim is to make the program more efficient and affordable.

The Fenner Conservancy renovated a building on the former Sycamore Creek Driving Range for the preschool using a $47,000 grant from the Dart Foundation.

The state Senate has adopted a bill that would encourage recently retired teachers and other school personnel to return the classroom as substitutes.

The educational nonprofit is getting an influx of cash as part of a national donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

A: Winter for many adults can be a difficult time but embracing the season can help foster a positive attitude.

A: Create a wall of hope with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s unwavering belief in hope’s power.

A: Helping children identify how uniquely special they are by using an “I AM” statement is a great way to encourage goal setting.

A: The holidays can cause a lot of pressure to create big moments, but there is no pressure when the holidays are about community.

A: The key to encouraging children to rest is to lead by example.