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Making the Grade
Recent Episodes
Making The Grade 11/05
WWJ's Greg Bowman talks about the fight against cuts in education funding.
Making the Grade-11/03
WWJ's Greg Bowman explores the importance of leadership training.
Making The Grade 10/29
WWJ's Greg Bowman says "Robots are Back". This is the tenth season for Oakland County's Robotics Competition.
Making The Grade 10/27
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
Making The Grade 10/22
WWJ's Greg Bowman talks about changes in school funding ideas for school districts.
Making The Grade 10/20
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
Making The Grade 10/18
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
Making The Grade 10/15
WWJ's Greg Bowman talks about better math grades across Michigan.
Making The Grade 10/13
How is the economy affecting Michigan's pre-paid college tuition program MET? With WWJ's Greg Bowman.
Making the Grade 10/11
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
Making the Grade 10/8
Students around the country are going to be "gassed up " with a new experiment designed to encourage science studies.
Making the Grade 10/06
The lights are on in the Warren Consolidated Schools, thanks to Wind Power.
Making the Grade 10/4
WWJ\'s Greg Bowman devotes this program to the problem of childhood obesity.
Making The Grade 10/01
What are college students looking forward to after they graduate.
Making The Grade 09/29
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
Making the Grade 9/27
WWJ's Greg Bowman focuses on the importance of school nutrition.
Making The Grade 9/24
WWJ's Greg Bowman talks about a nutrition program that will help students kick off the school year in a healthy way.
Making The Grade 09/22
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
Making the Grade 09/20
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
Making The Grade 09/17
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
Making the Grade 09/15
WWJ's Greg Bowman has a special back to school edition.
Making the Grade 9/13
WWJ's Greg Bowman has a special back to school edition.
Making The Grade 09/10
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
Making The Grade 9/8
WWJ's Greg Bowman talks about kids heading back to school.
Making the Grade 09/03
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
Making The Grade 09/01
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
Making the Grade 08/30
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
Making The Grade 8/27
WWJ's Greg Bowman spotlights a new art program at River Rouge High School.
Making the Grade 08/25
With all the debate about Health Care, a new effort underway to make sure kids have health coverage as they start the school year.
Making the Grade 08/23
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
Making the Grade 08/20
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
A Roundtable Discussion - School Safety Part 9 08/18
A roundtable discussion that focuses on school safety and security was held at Cass Tech High School in Detroit today.
A Roundtable Discussion - School Safety Part 8 08/18
A roundtable discussion that focuses on school safety and security was held at Cass Tech High School in Detroit today.
A Roundtable Discussion - School Safety Part 7 08/18
A roundtable discussion that focuses on school safety and security was held at Cass Tech High School in Detroit today.
A Roundtable Discussion - School Safety Part 6 08/18
A roundtable discussion that focuses on school safety and security was held at Cass Tech High School in Detroit today.
A Roundtable Discussion - School Safety Part 5 08/18
A roundtable discussion that focuses on school safety and security was held at Cass Tech High School in Detroit today.
Making the Grade 08/18
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
A Roundtable Discussion - School Safety Part 4 08/17
A roundtable discussion that focuses on school safety and security was held at Cass Tech High School in Detroit today.
A Roundtable Discussion - School Safety Part 3 08/17
A roundtable discussion that focuses on school safety and security was held at Cass Tech High School in Detroit today.
A Roundtable Discussion - School Safety Part 2 08/17
A roundtable discussion that focuses on school safety and security was held at Cass Tech High School in Detroit today.
A Roundtable Discussion - School Safety Part 1 08/17
A roundtable discussion that focuses on school safety and security was held at Cass Tech High School in Detroit today.
Making the Grade 8/16
WWJ's Greg Bowman tells of grants for schools and teachers encouraging kids for math.
Making The Grade 8/13
WWJ's Greg Bowman talks about Detroit high school students "Going Green".
Making the Grade 08/11
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
Making the Grade-8/8
Going back to school entails a lot of expense and the YMCA is trying to help.
Making the Grade 08/06
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
Making the Grade-8/4
A summit to examine the best schools in Metro Detroit and what they've done to achieve that success.
Making the Grade 08/02
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
Making The Grade 7/30
WWJ's Greg Bowman talks about Cornerstone Schools and their biggest fundraiser "Be a Tiger For Kids" with the Detroit Tigers on August 18th.
Making The Grade 07/28
WWJ's Greg Bowman looks at current issues with schools and education and how they affect your children.
Making the Grade Podcast
Greg Bowman's Making the Grade feature is about your kids and your schools.
 
 
 
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Featured
Blue Economy: Turning Michigan's Fresh Water Into Renewed Prosperity
WWJ Newsradio 950, The Engineering Sociey Of Detroit and the University Of Michigan Dearborn are proud to present Blue Economy:  Turning Michigan's Fresh Water Into Renewed Prosperity, a business breakfast happening on November 10th at the Fairlane Center on the campus of U of M Dearborn.  Approximately 20% of the world’s surface fresh water is present within the Great Lakes!  Michigan’s water can and will play a significant role in our state’s economic recovery.
The Mayors: A WWJ Newsradio 950 Business Breakfast
WWJ’s Business Breakfast at the Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint  on December 4th, “The Mayors," will deliver the stories and issues straight from the front lines and hear the strategies of the city officials trying to keep their citizens secure in stressful times.    Find out how they are coping, the innovative solutions they are trying to provide, and the “out-of-the-box” thinking they are using to help their cities remain vibrant and attractive.
The 6th Annual Salute to Veterans Gala
The 6th Annual Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America (MPVA) Salute to Veterans Gala is taking place on November 11, 2009 (Veteran's Day) at the VistaTech Center at Schoolcraft College, located in Livonia, Michigan. This benefit is the MPVA's largest annual fundraising event. Proceeds go toward MPVA's programs and other organizations serving Michigan's veterans. Come out and show your support for this wonderful cause! There is no better way to spend your Veteran's Day holiday!
Focus Detroit Luncheon to Recognize Business & Community Leaders
Focus Detroit will  recognize the accomplishments of local businesses who have demonstrated their commitment to the Detroit region at a luncheon on November 18 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Detroit Athletic Club. 
Detroit Holiday Tree Lighting
Campus Martius Park will host a holiday celebration and the annual Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 20, 2009. The festivities will run from 5 PM to midnight and will feature entertainment, live music, ice-skating shows, and other seasonal family activities.
Winter Survival Radiothon for THAW
Save the date! The 7th Annual WWJ Newsradio 950 Winter Survival Radiothon benefiting The Heat And Warmth Fund (THAW) will take place on Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 6, 2010 in the beautiful MGM Grand Detroit.  Click on the title above to find out how you can get involved in this year's event.
Investor Education in Your Community
Made possible through a partnership between the Investor Protection Trust and Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation, Investor Education in Your Community offers FREE beginning and intermediate sessions to help individuals make informed investment decisions. Click here for info and to find a workshop near you.
Recent WWJ Audio
Health Care Overhaul 11/7
A live WWJ interview with AFL-CIO President Mark Gaffney on today's health care rally in Royal Oak.
China Mission 11/7
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano further elaborates on the trip to China for himself and a board of delegates.
Republican Response 11/7
Governor Haley Barbour of Missippi delivers the address this week.
What's Hot Around Town 11/7
Lots of action at the Palace tonight and tomorrow says WWJ's Roberta Jasina.
Making a Difference 11/7
WWJ's Bill Stevens with a story about a local attorney who is a tireless advocate for consumer rights.
President's Address 11/7
President Obama focuses on the tragedy at Fort Hood.
China Trade Mission 11/7
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano tells WWJ's Pat Sweeting, he and officials from 20 local companies are headed out on a trade mission to China, which is looking for help from U.S. environmental companies.
Fort Hood Shooting
Today's topics include looking for answers and clues in the Fort Hood shooting; an office shooting in Orlando leaves one person dead and five injured; health care reform to be voted on over the weekend
Fort Hood
The aftermath of the Fort Hood shootings. Today's 'What's in the News' with CBS News Correspondent Nick Young.
Education Minute 11/06
WWJ's Pat Vitale gives education tips beyond the classroom. A joint production of Eastern Michigan University-Education First! and WWJ.
The Feldman Report-P.M. 11/06
When the economy went bad, more and more people turned to small business ownership.
What's Hot Around Town 11/06
WWJ's Roberta Jasina talks about some of the latest things to see and do around town this weekend.
November 20, 2006
Today's Worldwide Automotive Report looks at possible plant closings at Chrysler and GM's feelings about being number 2 worldwide. We also talk with the top marketer at Lincoln Mercury about a unique new web venture.

November 17, 2006
Today's Worldwide Automotive Report looks at Carlos Ghosn's appearance before the Detroit Economic Club. We also check the days auto headlines.

November 16, 2006
In today's Worldwide Automotive Report, we look at delays for Ford's new crossover and the coming unveiling of Buick's new crossover. We also check the rest of the days automotive headlines.

November 15, 2006
Today's Worldwide Automotive Report takes an in depth look at the White House Automotive Summit.

November 14, 2006
Today's Worldwide Automotive Report takes a special preview look at the White House Automotive Summit.

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