An antisemitic incident at a Multicultural Night at the Beverly Elementary school in the Birmingham district has prompted a review of policies by school officials and the banning of the responsible parents from further volunteer work at the school for the balance of the school year, according the district superintendent Embekka Roberson in a message sent to district families today. According to an earlier community announcement issued by thee schools superintendent, the incid

The Birmingham school district was forced to deal with an antisemitic incident at an event at an elementary school that was intended to bring together the community to appreciate the varied cultures represented in the area. According to a community announcement issued by schools superintendent Dr. Embekka Roberson, the incident took place at an event during Beverly Elementary’s Multicultural Night on Tuesday evening, April 28. According Roberson, “during the event, a table in

The Oakland Schools Board of Education voted 3-1 on Tuesday, March 24, to approve a resolution to place a regional enhancement millage on the August 4 primary ballot which, if passed, would mean a special 1.5 mills would be added to tax bills for six years. Under Michigan statute, an intermediate school district may levy a regional enhancement property tax at a rate of up to three mills. This millage allows public school districts within a county to generate additional fundin

The Birmingham Public Schools announced on Saturday, March 21, the firing of a Seaholm High School custodian employee who has been arrested and charged with using a computer to solicit a minor. District Superintendent Embekka Roberson made the announcement to families in the school district. School district records indicate that Steven Daniel Ross of Warren, the employee had his employment terminated on January 23 of this year. Boberson’s announcement said that the alleged in

The Birmingham Board of Education on Saturday, January 24, conducted interviews with candidates hoping to fill a vacancy on the board and then voted to approve Omar Odeh to fill the open board position. According to the school district, during the selection process, Odeh shared his interest in contributing to the board’s work through collaboration and thoughtful governance. He expressed a desire to dedicate his time and abilities in service to Birmingham Public Schools and

The Birmingham Public Schools Board of Education has started to accept applications from district residents interested in being appointed to an upcoming vacancy on the school board following the resignation of trustee Jason Tejani effective December 31. The board has said it has approved a transparent process for inviting qualified members of the community to apply for this position through 11:59 p.m. on January 9, 2026. Following the application period, the board of educatio

Birmingham Public Schools Board of Education Trustee Jason Tejani has submitted his resignation, effective December 31 of this year. The resignation was announce by board president Jennifer Rass. Tejani was elected to the board in November of 2024 and Rass said that the board would be making an appointment to fill the vacancy until the November 2026 election when the position will be on the general election ballot. Rass said that Tejani has recently receive a professional pro

Birmingham Public Schools on Tuesday, October 21, along wit the Southfield Public Schools, unveiled state-of-the-art Volkswagen eLabs during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at West Maple Elementary School. The event marked a significant milestone in expanding access to STEM learning through digital fabrication and innovative learning opportunities that help prepare students for success and the in-demand careers of tomorrow. The VW eLabs, also given to the Southfield Public Schools,

The Bloomfield Hills Schools district is reaching out to the community for input on both the Bowers School Farm and the Johnson Nature...

Officials with Bloomfield Hills Schools announced last evening that the district would be closed today (Friday, January 10) due to...