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Education

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

MARQUETTE — The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition program for creative writers and artists nationwide in grades 7-12, are accepting entries through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. More than $450,000 in monetary ...

Veterans Speak

ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN – From 7 - 8:30 p.m. (EST) on Nov. 24, students of the Bay College Civics Corps in alliance with the Criminal Justice Association will host its fourth annual Veterans Speak. Partnering with the club for the event are the American Legion Department of Michigan, ...

Exploring partnerships

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) joins Governor Gretchen Whitmer in recognizing November as Family Engagement Month, celebrating the collaborative relationships between families, schools and community partners that support every ...

Local students awarded Bay scholarlships

ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN, MI – A pair of Copper Country students, attending Bay College are recipients of The Bay College Foundation scholarships. The scholarship program is made possible by the generous support of local businesses, organizations, and individuals who contribute through ...

Getting out

LANSING – Last month, the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) wrapped up the department’s 2025 fall college tour. The Secretary of State Mobile Office and its nonpartisan poll worker recruitment program, Democracy MVP, visited 24 Michigan colleges and universities in September and October, ...

Looking toward the future

LANSING – Michigan schools are working to expand their computer science programs to meet job market needs and a new state law. Michigan Department of Education (MDE) officials at last month's State Board of Education meeting shared the growing importance of computer science courses in the ...