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Schools

State Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of West Bloomfield Mosque Opponents

The sale of Eagle Elementary School to the Islamic Cultural Association will not involve the Michigan Supreme Court.

Schools

Oakland Area Schools Superintendents Team Up on WDET Broadcast

Farmington Supt. Susan Zurvalec is among the featured guests on The Craig Fahle Show Tuesday, speaking out against controversial education bills.

Schools

Eagle School Lawsuit Dismissal Upheld

The Michigan Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a Circuit Court ruling on the case brought by two local residents over Farmington Public Schools sale of the building to the Islamic Cultural Center.

Schools, Arts

New Hillel Theater Director Michaels Talks Arts Education and Judaism

Patch sits down with Stephanie Michaels — mother of two, soprano, and new musical theatre director of the Farmington Hills day school.

Government, Schools

Islamic Cultural Association Moves Ahead with Eagle Elementary Purchase

The Franklin-based organization and Farmington Public Schools have 30 days to close the sale.

Schools

Area Public School Officials Speak Out Against Charters, Test Standards

The state Board of Education is raising standards while the Legislature approves more charter schools.

Schools

English Channel Swimmer Birmelin Returns to Orchard Lake Middle School

The West Bloomfield teacher and Farmington Hills resident said she intends to use her successful swim as a learning tool for the rest of her career.

The Farmington Public Schools proposed 2011-2012 budget document, which will be presented Tuesday.

Schools

School Board Considers Eagle Sale, Budget Tuesday

An anonymous flier indicates some parents object to the elementary school sale to the Islamic Center in Franklin.

Sports, Schools

Lakers Girls Soccer Beats Farmington 3-1, Wins Division Title

The West Bloomfield High School girls soccer team won its first Oakland Activities Association White Division championship since 2004 Tuesday with a 3-1 victory at home over Farmington High School.

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