type here...

HomeAuthorsPosts by Amanda Rahn

Amanda Rahn

Amanda Rahn
334 POSTS0 COMMENTS
Amanda Rahn is a freelance journalist, copy editor and proud Detroiter. She is a graduate of Wayne State University’s journalism school and of the Columbia Publishing Course at Oxford University. Amanda is a lover of translated contemporary fiction, wines from Jura and her dog, Lottie.

Latest Stories

Public Schools

When Is Last Day of School for Dearborn Public Schools? 2025 Dates and Summer Break Activities to Plan

Amanda Rahn -
School's almost out! Plan summer fun in Dearborn with camps, pools, museums and more to keep kids active and engaged.
Public Schools

When Is Last Day of School for Utica Community Schools? 2025 Dates and Summer Break Activities to Plan

Amanda Rahn -
Plan ahead for summer! Discover camps, parks and splash pads to keep Utica kids active, engaged and having fun all break.
Public Schools

Sterling Heights Schools Finder: Where Does Your Address Belong?

Amanda Rahn -
Find out which Sterling Heights school your child will attend with our simple guide to local districts and neighborhood zones.
School Issues

What Michigan Parents Should Know About Administration’s Changes to the Department of Education

Amanda Rahn -
Here's what Michigan parents should know following President Trump's executive order calling for the Department of Education to be dissolved. 
Public Schools

When Is Last Day of School for Ann Arbor Public Schools? 2025 Dates and Summer Break Activities to Plan

Amanda Rahn -
Plan ahead for AAPS summer break! Find the last day of school and fun activities to keep kids busy all summer long.
Public Schools

Michigan Celebrates a Record Year for High School Graduates

Amanda Rahn -
Michigan hits a new high for high school graduation rates, with big gains across student groups and districts statewide.
Public Schools

Avoid the Morning Madness! The Must-Know Bus Guide for Utica Community Schools

Amanda Rahn -
Use our quick guide to learn more about which Utica Community Schools’ bus routes are available for you and your family. 
School Issues

The Surprising Way Michigan is Recruiting More Teachers Than Ever

Amanda Rahn -
Talent Together, an innovative partnership with Michigan intermediate school districts, is getting new teachers into the classroom.
Public Schools

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Finder: Where Does Your Address Belong?

Amanda Rahn -
Use this guide to figure out which neighborhood school your child should attend based on your address for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.
Public Schools

When is Spring Break for Utica Community Schools? 2025 Schedule and Activities to Plan

Amanda Rahn -
Plan ahead for Utica Community Schools' 2025 spring break dates with our handy guide featuring fun ways to spend the time off.
Public Schools

When is Spring Break for Dearborn Public Schools? 2025 Schedule and Activities to Plan

Amanda Rahn -
Plan ahead for Dearborn Public Schools' 2025 spring break dates with our handy guide featuring fun ways to spend the time off.
School Issues

Detroit’s Reading and Math Test Scores Rise Slightly—But Still Lag Behind Other Major Cities

Amanda Rahn -
DPSCD shows growth on Nation's Report Card tests, although they still rank at the bottom compared to similar districts nationwide.
1...567...28Page 6 of 28

ABOUT US

Metro Parent is southeast Michigan’s trusted parenting hub since 1986. We connect families with the best local resources, advice, stories, things to do with kids and much more.

FOLLOW US

Zoe Marketing & Communications

Grow your business

Connect with Metro Parent’s audience — and your best new customers in southeast Michigan and beyond — with Zoe Marketing & Communications.

Metro Parent, as a Zoe Communications Group company, is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women. Ask how we can add diversity to your supply chain.

© 2025 Zoe Communications Group | 280 N. Old Woodward Ave., Suite 100, Birmingham, MI 48009 | 248.398.3400 | Website by Web Publisher PRO