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9/11 anniversary prompts Mesick schools to revisit attacks and their lasting impact
10+ hour, 13+ min ago (446+ words) WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- September 11 is history for an entire generation of American students. But for many teachers, it is a day they remember living through. Students on Friday at Mesick Junior-Senior High School learned about 9/11 from a teacher…...
House Bill 6106 advances in committee to expand Michigan’s school mental health program
1+ week, 5+ day ago (449+ words) NORTHERN MICHIGAN., (WPBN/WGTU) -- As students return to class, the need for schools to have mental health resources available kicks back into high gear. A northern Michigan lawmaker is looking to change that by changing the law. "In 2022, I led…...
North Central Michigan College unveils $11M workforce training expansion in Petoskey
1+ week, 5+ day ago (192+ words) EMMET COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A community college in Emmet County celebrated the completion of an $11 million expansion for its new Workforce Training Programs. North Central Michigan College in Petoskey opened its doors to the community on Monday. It was…...
Poll: What is or was your favorite class in school?
1+ week, 5+ day ago (30+ words) WPBN Poll: What is or was your favorite class in school? Children around northern Michigan are heading back to school....
Back-to-school safety tips with school resource officer
1+ week, 5+ day ago (140+ words) Back-to-school safety tips WPBN GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) --- Back to school is nearly here for many Remaining safe during the school year is important UpNorthLive's Katrina Bailey spoke with Traverse City Central High School Student Resource Officer Justin…...
'Devastating': Concord Academy Boyne abruptly closes days before school year
1+ week, 5+ day ago (285+ words) CHARLEVOIX COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Concord Academy Boyne has abruptly closed just before students were set to return to class, leaving families searching for new schools and teachers looking for jobs after officials cited low enrollment and financial challenges. What…...
Poll: Has your child started the school year?
1+ week, 6+ day ago (37+ words) WPBN Poll: Has your child started the school year? Some kids across northern Michigan have already started school, while others still have a few days left of summer break....
Legal self-help kiosk set to launch by year’s end at Wexford County Courthouse
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (197+ words) WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- People representing themselves in court will soon have a new resource at the Wexford County Courthouse. A $9,000 grant will fund a legal self-help kiosk designed to help residents navigate the court system without an attorney....
Charlevoix County charter school Concord Academy Boyne to close permanently
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (178+ words) CHARLEVOIX COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Concord Academy Board of Directors decided to permanently close Concord Academy Boyne on Thursday. This is after the school announced it was hiring a math and special education teacher and a new principal. On…...
Report raises concerns over CCP-linked exchange programs in US schools
3+ week, 2+ day ago (775+ words) A new report is raising questions about Chinese Communist Party-linked programs operating in American education, including an exchange initiative that researchers say has established connections with K-12 schools and universities across dozens of states. Parental rights organization Defending Education says a…...