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Students across Metro Detroit take part in hands-on learning experiences through Manufacturing Day
Read full article: Students across Metro Detroit take part in hands-on learning experiences through Manufacturing DayThis unique experience takes students out of the classroom and shows them what could be their first job after graduating high school
Judge rules to keep 15-year-old in juvenile detention for not completing school work
Read full article: Judge rules to keep 15-year-old in juvenile detention for not completing school workOAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. A judge ruled to keep a 15-year-old girl in juvenile detention until September for violations. Mondays ruling comes amid protests and national headlines calling for change to the juvenile justice system. READ: Free Grace -- Oakland County judge sends teen to juvenile detention over school workThe judge said the case goes beyond unfinished homework and its about repeated violations and the need to finish counseling programs. The judge said the teen would be better served staying inside the center for troubled kids. READ: Oakland County judge denies release of 15-year-old in juvenile detention for not completing online school work
Oakland County judge denies release of 15-year-old in juvenile detention for not completing online school work
Read full article: Oakland County judge denies release of 15-year-old in juvenile detention for not completing online school workOAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. A 15-year-old who was sent to juvenile detention for violating her probation by not completing online schoolwork will remain at Childrens Village for at least the weekend. The case has drawn national attention and protesters are calling it racial discrimination. The controversy centers around Grace, a Wylie E. Groves High School student who got caught up in the juvenile justice system. READ: Free Grace -- Oakland County judge sends teen to juvenile detention over school workOn Friday night, Oakland County Judge Mary Ellen Brennan denied the girls immediate release and scheduled a hearing for Monday at 10 a.m.We remain hopeful that Judge Brennan reconsiders her earlier decision, and releases Grace back into the care of her mother, said Jon C. Biernat, the attorney for Grace.The teen has been held in juvenile detention since May for not completing her online school work, according to the group Justice for Grace. This situation is an emotional challenge, but is also a window into the brokenness that demands and deserves attention and repair as to prevent other children and families from being negatively impacted by a system that is supposed to offer protection and support.
Free Grace -- Oakland County judge sends teen to juvenile detention over school work
Read full article: Free Grace -- Oakland County judge sends teen to juvenile detention over school workBEVERLY HILLS, Mich. A teenage girl was sent back to juvenile detention for not completing her homework and protesters are calling it racial discrimination. The controversy centers around a Wylie E. Groves High School student who got caught up in the juvenile justice system. A judge decided the teen, named Grace, violated her probation by not completing online schoolwork and sent her to juvenile detention. I know if Grace was a 15-year-old White girl she would not be sitting in juvenile detention right now, said Sheri Crawley. Then she broke down when she heard Oakland County Family Court presiding judge Mary Ellen Brennan sent Grace to juvenile detention for violating her probation by not finishing her online school work.
Spotlight: Elleana M. Chalifoux is a Fan Favorite at Birmingham Groves High School
Read full article: Spotlight: Elleana M. Chalifoux is a Fan Favorite at Birmingham Groves High SchoolBirmingham Groves High School Elleana M. ChalifouxFavorite Animal: OwlsLunch Favorite: Pasta or Hellenic for Greek SaladsFavorite School Subject: Physics & MathFavorite Musician: Alec BenjaminSomething You May Not Know About Elleana: Keychain Collector & Painter2019 Fall Fan Choice Award Winner Elleana (2019)A big win for Birmingham Groves High School swimmer, Elleana, as she becomes 4Frenzys 2019 Fall Fan Choice Favorite Diver. Elleana is an active athlete who not only enjoys diving but also playing baseball, volleyball and water polo. She tells Local 4 that if she could spend the day with anyone it would be her youngest sister, Mara. 2019 Fall Fan Choice Award Winner Elleana (2019)Elleana lives right on Walnut Lake which is one of her favorite places to visit. Big congrats to Elleana for winning Fall Fan Choice Award Favorite Diver.We would like to thank our 4Frenzy sponsors for their support! DMC Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, Hungry Howies, Meijer, Southeast Michigan Ford Dealers, and Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation.