1+ hour, 45+ min ago  (323+ words) ALPENA " The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) has released next week's schedule of events and participants can learn more about writing, gardening, and more. There will be a writing workshop on April 1 from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the ACC Madeline Briggs Center…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (369+ words) LANSING " The number of homeschooled children in the state is on the rise, according to a report from the Johns Hopkins University School of Education. That's because more parents are looking for ways to make their children's education more individualized,…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (352+ words) Each March, classrooms across the country fill with excitement as students celebrate Reading Month. Hallways are decorated with book characters, teachers plan themed activities, and students are encouraged to pick up a book and read. It's a time meant to…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (321+ words) ALPENA " The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) at Alpena Community College has announced its programs for next week. Attendees will learn more about the local The Alpena News newspaper and the everchanging landscape of news at every level. Connecting our…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (580+ words) ALPENA " It's time to book it to the library for National Reading Month! Reading Month is designed to motivate people of all ages to read more, helping to improve comprehension skills and academic performance, according to the APS Facebook post....

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (619+ words) LANSING " Public education advocates are pushing for more per-pupil state aid to schools in high-poverty areas and isolated rural communities and for special education students. Alex Stamm is the education policy analyst at the Michigan League for Public Policy, a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (201+ words) A number of American bishops spoke out against the appointment, including Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, who leads the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, which includes Notre Dame. And while the university consistently expressed its support for Ostermann, she eventually withdrew from…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago  (178+ words) A list of the events is as follows below: All skill levels are welcome. Join us in-person or on Zoom. The Zoom Meeting ID is 847 0459 7928 and the passcode is 635146. On March 18 at the ACC Madeline Briggs Center 143 from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. there…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago  (382+ words) April 1 deadline for health care scholarships'thealpenanews.com April 1 deadline for health care scholarships ALPENA, Mich. " Students pursuing careers in health care have until April 1, 2026, to apply for scholarships offered through the MyMichigan Health Foundation and the MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago  (207+ words) ALPENA " Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium invites regional employers to the Alpena APlex on April 30th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an interactive registered apprenticeship Lunch and Learn and Race to Talent celebration. This event is designed to help local businesses discover how the…...