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Whitmer tells internet summit federal action needed to protect kids
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (289+ words) Governor Gretchen Whitmer called for stronger federal action to protect children from addictive practices by social media companies to keep kids online. The Democratic governor took part in a summit Tuesday of groups seeking to hold internet companies accountable for…...
AAPS working on how to use AI in the classroom
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (149+ words) WEMU AAPS working on how to use AI in the classroom Ann Arbor Public Schools wants to use artificial intelligence as a tool for learning and make sure it has proper oversight, so it's not abused. According to the Pew…...
Dr. Brendan Kelly: Dialing into student experience key to EMU's future growth and success
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (256+ words) EMU Office of the President Dr. Brendan Kelly begins service as 24th President of Eastern Michigan University Dr. Brendan Kelly: Yeah, it's my pleasure to be here! Caroline Mac Gregor: But there still has been quite a big drop in the…...
Michigan Senate Health and Human Services Committee takes up childcare bills
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (580+ words) A set of Michigan bills aimed at lowering the cost of child care received a hearing Tuesday before the state Senate Housing and Human Services Committee. The bills would ease regulations and codify the Tri-Share program, where the state and…...
Kids' willpower is no match for fast food and screens. Try this instead
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (694+ words) For decades, psychologists believed willpower was the ticket to a good life. "It was thought that people with better willpower would be more successful," says psychologist Marina Milyavskaya at Carleton University, in Ottawa, Canada. Hundreds of studies appeared to support…...
Ypsilanti Community Schools kicks off Black History Month with focus on health and literacy
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (164+ words) WEMU Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) kicks off Black History Month with "Hustle Your Heart Out," an immersive evening that blends cultural heritage with heart health and Black History Month literacy activities for kids. The result of a partnership between YCS,…...
WCC's Fall Career Fair aims to match students with job opportunities in Washtenaw County
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (143+ words) Washtenaw Community College hopes to match students with prospective employers during its annual Fall Career & Internship Fair Tuesday. WEMU's Caroline Mac Gregor reports. WCC's Fall Career Fair aims to match students with job opportunities in Washtenaw County Washtenaw Community College…...
Billboards appearing near U-M advocate for Jewish student safety
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (127+ words) Billboards have appeared near the University of Michigan campus to raise awareness about safety for Jewish students. WEMU's Ana Longoria reports. Billboards have appeared near the University of Michigan campus to raise awareness about safety for Jewish students. Four billboards…...
EMU gearing up for student move-in
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (136+ words) Eastern Michigan University is preparing to welcome thousands of new and returning students, along with their families, to its campus this week. WEMU's Ana Longoria reports. Eastern Michigan University is preparing to welcome thousands of new and returning students, along…...
Rx Kids may soon be coming to Ypsilanti
10+ mon, 3+ day ago (131+ words) Rx Kids is getting closer to coming to Ypsilanti. Director Dr. Mona Hanna was the featured speaker Monday at the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Rx Kids is a program that gives money to low-income expectant and new…...