What's going on behind closed doors in the Michigan's Best Schools? The answer may shock you. There's a lot more to 21st-century learning than the "three Rs" you remember. Our mission is to expose those school districts that are best preparing our children for the real-world challenges of today's global economy. So take a good look at what we've uncovered. These outstanding districts–featured in the "Best Schools in Michigan" specials airing on Detroit's WXYZ-TV–are proving that there's a lot more to educating today's kids than most of us can even imagine.
How is this 4 square mile "small town" earning big national attention and awards from California to New York? What are "Promethean Boards" and why are they so important to your child's future?
There's a hidden gem of a school district that still invests in the arts, offers classes like yoga to middle schoolers and excels in academics in a town that offers a quality of lifestyle you've always dreamed of.
Nestled along the shores of Lake St. Clair, this small district is large in nurturing- preparing students with state-of-the-art programs designed for their future success.
Even the youngest students are speaking Mandarin Chinese, playing the violin and mastering technology—What is Global Literacy, and why is it crucial for your child's future?
With its tree lined streets, story-book cottages, and a genuine small-town feel, anyone would love to call this community home.
In an era of large class sizes and cookie cutter institutions, how is Southgate able to give "one to one" attention to its students, and offer more opportunities for sports, arts, and academics than other schools do?
Lincoln High School students have an opportunity to earn FREE college credits in our special, advanced high school program called The Early College Alliance.
Great Futures Start Right Here! Preparing students for careers of the future requires great technology and great teachers.
One of Michigan’s Largest School Districts Delivers on the Promise of Individualized Education for Every Student.
Preparing Students for Excellence in a Global Community. Opportunities for hands-on participation and ’real world’ involvement abound at Novi Schools.
In an era of large class sizes and cookie cutter institutions, how is Southgate able to give "one to one" attention to its students, and offer more opportunities for sports, arts, and academics than other schools do?
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In a recently published study, Detroit area private schools posted their student to faculty ratios. The majority of private schools reported a 17:1 student to faculty ratio or greater. Some private schools were 20+ students per faculty member. The good news for parents who are considering the vast selection of public schools—especially those prime schools of choice in the community—is that many of the Metro Detroit choice public schools are offering 20:1 — a small difference but without the six figure tuition expense! As household budgets get tighter, parents can feel good about the high quality of education and individual attention offered by many of Metro Detroit's excellent public schools.