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In northern Michigan, where much of higher education is offered at community colleges, officials say that will take investment in programs that meet workforce needs and doing away with tuition burdens.

Matt Hamilton is the first teacher from Michigan to get an Award for Teaching Excellence from the National Education Association — the country’s largest teacher’s union.

Funds will support staff positions to transport local fruits and vegetables from area farms.

Benzie voters will not have the ability to vote on the millage levy, which would have funded college operations in exchange for NMC’s lowest tuition rates for residents.

In total, Matt Hamilton has collected nearly 200 star-powered shoes. But the main point of the Shoe Club is to help students discover their own potential.

Officials stress the cancelation of classes on Monday is not an April Fools' Day prank. The district has brought in a cybersecurity firm to help deal with the disruption.

Healthcare and education were among the many topics of discussion brought up by community leaders.

Spencer Byrd was hired to fill the top spot in March after working in education for more than 30 years.

Students will take part in a number of different contests. Culinary Arts instructor Laura Korff says the kitchen has lately been a mixture of anxiety and excitement.

The Michigan Treasury Department says student loans that are forgiven under a federal program won’t be taxed as income.