ED will examine the academic opportunities and access of English Learner students in the Los Angeles Unified School District to assess whether they are being denied equal educational opportunities.

East Lansing -- Lawmakers are working on a plan to ask voters in August whether they are on board with school reforms and are willing to spend more money to keep from having to make deeper cuts in school aid, a legislative leader on education issues said today.

Nearly a year after Robert Bobb pledged overspending in the Detroit Public Schools would end, the district has added nearly $100M to its debt.

Franklin -- A scary scene ended with only minor injuries Tuesday when a teacher accidentally reversed her vehicle through a wall and into a preschool learning area, sending four youngsters to the hospital, police said.

Detroit -- The City Council voted against a resolution today in support of the Detroit Public Schools' elected school board retaining control over academics.

The Detroit Public School Board unanimously voted Monday night to file a second lawsuit against Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb, saying $145,000 in private foundation support he receives under his new contract is unlawful.

Lansing -- A growing number of local school districts will face bankruptcy, layoffs and program cuts in the coming year due to budget woes, a survey revealed Monday.

Boulder, Colo. -- The students in Michael Dubson's physics class at the University of Colorado fell silent as a multiple choice question flashed on a screen, sending them scrambling for small white devices on their desks.

More than one in five Michigan school districts faces a deficit in the coming year, a survey of schools revealed today.

Secretary Arne Duncan visited Selma, Alabama, where he announced plans for a reinvigorated Office of Civil Rights to ensure equal educational opportunities for all children.

The grant application and final priorities for the $650 million Investing in Innovation Fund (i3) are now available.

Secretary Arne Duncan visited Selma, Alabama, where he announced plans for a reinvigorated Office of Civil Rights to ensure equal educational opportunities for all children.

The federal Department of Education plans to intensify its civil rights enforcement efforts in schools around the country, including a deeper look at issues ranging from programs for immigrant students learning English to equal access to college preparatory courses.

Detroit -- More than 200 parent leaders from across the district gathered Saturday at Renaissance High School to learn how they can help encourage other parents to become more involved in city schools.

Royal Oak -- Michael Jackson of Pontiac has had zombies on the brain lately. Jackson, 18, was one of nine students who participated in a pilot program at Oakland Schools Technical Campuses Northeast and Southeast to develop skills in prop building and stage construction -- skills that could come in handy with Michigan's burgeoning film industry.

East Lansing -- Michigan intends to "go swinging" for the second round of federal education reform money, Gov. Jennifer Granholm said Friday, but first will see if new reforms are needed to possibly strengthen the state's bid.

Money spent on funeral services may be waning, but interest in the profession is on the rise.

Michigan intends to "go swinging" for the second round of federal education reform money, Gov. Jennifer Granholm said today.

The White House and ED announced the Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge, inviting public schools to compete to have President Obama speak at their graduation this spring.

More than 250 community leaders, educators, parents, and students gathered to discuss turning around the Detroit area's lowest-achieving schools.