Eric Heeren

Multimedia Journalism: How Deep does Journalism go?

This semester, I decided to take COMP-331, Multimedia Journalism. Over the course of the semester, I realized that not only is this class about writing journalistic blogs, but also learning what really goes into them. Through student-led discussions, I discussed an array of topics with my peers on articles that interested them, and listened to […]

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How Farmington Hills 3rd Graders are Shaping Up on the MSTEP

The MSTEP standardized testing is a stressful exam for young students, so how have they been holding up in the past decade? In the Farmington-Hills public school district, the scores in the school years of 2014-2015 and 2017-2018 have been the strongest, with students attaining scores of 58.3% and 60.1%, respectively. Compared to the statewide […]

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Farmington-Hills Public Schools and Career Oppurtunities: What You Need to Know

Preparing a child for the real world is a primary goal for many educators. A big part of this process is helping a child or young adult explore career options early so they can get a headstart on their future. Farmington-Hills Public School District is taking a step ahead by sharing career opportunities with students […]

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Beechview Elementary: A Fantasic Education Center for Young Learners

In the heart of Farmington Hills, Beechview Elementary sits as an educational haven for young learners. The Beechview Learning Community pushes students to be great leaders, providing opportunities and programs in the student council, a student-run credit union, and the Junior Optimist Club, among many others! The Beechview staff takes great pride in their PBIS […]

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“Detroit History Podcast,” is a must-listen for Michiganders

“The Detroit History Podcast”, hosted by Tim Kiska, provides wonderful stories about Detroit’s history. As a lifelong Michigander and local resident of Detroit, I highly recommend these episodes to those in the area or other Michiganders interested in learning a little bit more about their local history in a fun and easy-to-digest way! Each season, […]

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