Clarkston High School students push to free Michigan man convicted in 1986 murder
CLARKSTON, Mich. โ A man who has spent 35 years behind bars for murder has some unlikely allies working to help clear his name. Students at Clarkston High School believe that there is no way Timujin Kensu could have committed the crime, and theyโre hoping to convince Gov. More: Ohio high school students fight for clemency for Port Huron man convicted in 1986 murderFor the second time in the span of about six weeks, grade school students are writing to Gov. AdClarkston High School forensics teacher Chris Brosky brought the case to the attention of his students. More: Man convicted in 1986 murder case fights to have conviction overturned
Metro Detroit mentors help students prepare for winning futures
DETROIT Showing students specific career paths is just as important as schooling itself, and thats the goal for one Metro Detroit organization. High school is an important time in a childs life, and thanks to mentors helping them navigate, Metro Detroit students are working toward having a winning future. My parents think its wonderful, Johnson said. My parents think Im going to be making history within the family.He has been working with a mentor to lay out a five-year plan for his life. The mentors are in a number of schools across Metro Detroit, but more mentors are always welcome.
New tool helps students find the internships they want
DETROIT For students, finding an internship can be a scary and sometimes difficult process. Now, theres a new online platform aimed at linking students with internships that they really want and help getting their potential careers on the ground running. A high school student with exceptional athletic talent traditionally gets sen by colleges and profession scouts. Tallo is an online platform for connecting students with potential employers, colleges and universities. Its for high school students and its free.
Mentorship program brings Detroit teenagers together with police officers
DETROIT Its like Spartans and Wolverines fans working together for a common goal, but in this case, its high school students and a group youd least likely expect. I wanted to be a part of a family of another group of females, high school graduate Rakia Ray said. Six high schools in total have this program within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Students are recommended into the program by school administrators. Both the Brotherhood and Sisterhood work with more than 300 high students.