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Sunday, June 16, 2013  A Northern Michigan lighthouse wrapped up a special weekend long event on Sunday that was all about spreading the word about autism.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Rotary Charities of Traverse City has given a $65,000 grant to help launch an internationally successful anti-bullying program in Northern Michigan schools.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The TCAPS Board of Education will discuss placing a bond proposal on the Nov. 5, 2013 ballot.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Federal officials say Michigan officials provided no specific examples of racial incidents or American Indian students suffering specific harm because of the reported discrimination.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Michigan would be barred from spending money to implement new education standards in public schools unless the Legislature approves it, under a budget proposal the state House has passed.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Michigan's public schools would get about 3 percent more and it's community colleges and universities about 2 percent more in overall funding next fiscal year under measures nearing final approval in the Legislature.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Inland Lakes schools handed out pink slips to eight teachers today notifying them that they have been laid off

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Groups with tax-exempt status must have educational, charitable, religious or other charitable purposes and cannot be involved in elections or engage in substantial lobbying activity.

Monday, May 20, 2013  The school year is winding down, but contract negotiatons between Traverse City Area Public School Administrators and teachers are heating up.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Michigan prison inmates are being offered a new path to higher education while behind bars.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Thousands of people made their way to the bay Sunday, for the 58th Annual Northwestern Michigan College Barbeque in Traverse City.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Australian politician sorry he accidentally 'liked' Facebook photo of prankster exposing self

Friday, May 17, 2013  Some students will get new Michigan Education Assessment Program math scores after a problem with some questions on the exam.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Michigan teachers' performance would play a bigger role in the amount they get in their paychecks under a proposal being debated in the Lansing.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  A group of students and teachers got up extra early Sunday morning to celebrate Mother's Day with a special brunch for the entire community.