Lori Higgins

Lori Higgins

Bureau Chief, Chalkbeat Detroit

Lori Higgins is the Bureau Chief for Chalkbeat Detroit. Previously, she covered K-12 education for nearly two decades as a reporter for the Detroit Free Press, was a reporter and editor at the Green Bay Press Gazette, and a reporter at the Manhattan Mercury. She is a native of Chicago and product of Chicago Public Schools.

Five four-year seats are open on the Detroit school board in the Nov. 3 election.

Results on the Michigan Student Test of Educational Performance were released Friday.

The poll, conducted in May and June, is a window into the state of Michigan’s educator workforce.

There are also new rules about student fitness tests and literacy training for teachers.

A number of organizations have back-to-school giveaways planned throughout August, offering families free supplies, food, and activities as summer winds down.

There was little opposition to the DPSCD millage, with an overwhelming majority voting yes on the measure that will generate revenue that helps pay for staff salaries and classroom programs.

Low literacy rates and the need to improve Michigan schools have been big issues in the gubernatorial contest.

Four people are running to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as Michigan’s next leader. Here’s what you need to know.

With five open seats and 35 candidates, the November election has the potential to change the direction of the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

If Detroit voters reject the proposed operating millage for Detroit Public Schools Community District, it could cost the district over $100 million next year.