Shorter School Weeks in Ga. to Save Money

Thanks to a long Labor Day weekend, most students heading back to school today will enjoy a four-day school week. But for some students around the country, every week this school year will be only four days.

Detroit area students return to bigger classes, costlier fees

Metro area students returning to school today will face many changes, ranging from crowded classrooms and closed schools to requirements for more vaccines and higher fees to play sports. Increases in class sizes are especially likely at the middle and high school levels.

Aspiring elementary teachers compete for fewer jobs in Bremerton and Central Kitsap

When Joe Sarkis decided to get an elementary teaching degree it was a leap of faith in an effort to find a more fulfilling career. As a former printer and currently a real estate agent in Port Orchard, Sarkis, 57, thought his status as a male in a female-dominated field would increase his chances of finding a job. Having failed to find full-time work in the two years sinc

GED helps those seeking a better opportunity

With county unemployment rates as high as 8.9 percent, finding a job can be difficult. Meeting minimum qualifications is necessary to gain employment, but for those without a high school diploma, it can seem impossible.

DOWNRIVER: Superintendents huddle to tackle tough issues as new school year begins

As students began what school administrators Downriver hope is a smooth transition to a new academic year Tuesday, the months leading to this week have been anything but seamless.