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Now that Michigan’s winter is in full effect and snow storms and other severe weather events become more common, superintendents have to consider a number of things before canceling school.

Schools receive credit in each area based on the degree to which it meets its targets and an overall index value ranging from 0-100.

Schools receive credit in each area based on the degree to which it meets its targets and an overall index value ranging from 0-100.

When it comes to cell phones, the technology is being used more and more in the classroom. Now, we’re looking closer at how school districts are approaching the topic and what’s being encouraged.

NOVI — After a lengthy interview process, the Novi Community School District Board of Education voted unanimously to select Benjamin Mainka as its next superintendent during a meeting June 30.

As they look to find a new leader, the board approves one new assistant superintendent while yet another assistant leaves.

View Comments The Birmingham Public Schools board of education did not have to look far to find its next permanent superintendent. The board of education selected Embekka Roberson, the districts assistant superintendent for student learning and inclusion, to lead the school district that spans Birmingham and parts of Bloomfield Township, Troy and West Bloomfield Township during a special meeting held June 8 at the BPS administration offices in Beverly Hills. "I want to thank all seven board tr...

The field to select the next Birmingham superintendent has been halved. Three candidates out of the six interviewed by the districts board of education have been invited to return for second interviews. Those candidates coming back are: Stephen Bigelow, Superintendent of Bay City Public Schools in Bay City Embekka Roberson, Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning and Inclusion for Birmingham Public Schools Benjamin Mainka, Superintendent of Swartz Creek Community Schools in Swartz Cre...

Six candidates will interview later this month for the top administrative position in Birmingham Public Schools. The board of education will meet with the candidates during individual interviews beginning May 24 and will continue through May 26. Finalists will be determined during a meeting May 27. The six selected candidates for the position are: John Bernia, Chief Academic Officer for Warren Consolidated Schools in Warren Mark Greathead, Superintendent of Woodhaven-Brownstown School Distric...