Detroit schools reopening plan includes $2,000 hazard pay, virtual learning option, testing for unvaccinated
The district said much of its reopening protocol will look like its plan when before the vaccine was available and COVID-19 infections were low.
Whitmer's veto of $155 million in Grand Valley reading scholarships draws fire from GOP
The veto was a rare flashpoint of disagreement after a largely bipartisan process leading to a $17 billion education budget for the next school year.
Catholic schools in Detroit won't require vaccines or masks for upcoming school year
The schools also won't mandate any testing protocols and recommended any schools abide by their county health department's quarantine protocols in the event of a positive coronavirus infection during the school year.
U-D Mercy to start vehicle cybersecurity institute with Department of Defense grant
Paul Spadafora, director of Professional Engineering Programs for Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science, said it’s important to establish the consortium because cybersecurity is a growing threat.
University of Michigan creates office to handle sexual misconduct, bias
The University of Michigan is creating a new office dedicated to investigating sexual misconduct claims on campus, providing support to victims, and offering education.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sends $4.4 billion in Covid relief to schools
The one-time infusion of money is a "game-changing opportunity" the Michigan Education Association said and closes a funding gap that's persisted in schools for decades.
Michigan Legislature nears approval of K-12 funding spike to boost funding by 10%
Michigan lawmakers are about to send through approval of a $17.1 billion K-12 budget that eliminates per-student funding gap among districts and increases funding by 10%.
Michigan health department releases new mask and physical distance recommendations for schools
While the infection rate is low and the vaccination rate in the state is over 60%, the Michigan health department is still offering several measures for schools to consider.
Michigan House approves record funding for schools in newest budget
The state's newest budget essentially closes a funding gap for schools, adding an extra $589 per student for most districts. The House approved the measure by a 105-3 vote.
'So touching': Florida principal crafts personal notes for 459 graduates
The Florida principal said the process was especially beneficial to him as he got a chance to learn more about each student.
Whitmer reveals plan for state-funded free pre-K education
"This is gong to cost about $152 million a year, and we can enroll approximatley 17,400 additional kids in free pre-school," she said. And it will cost another $50 million in federal dollars in what the governor says is generally, a bi-partisan effort.
US education secretary visits Henry Ford College promoting free tuition opportunities
The $109 billion plan to make two years of community college free for all students is part of the American Families Plan which was announced by the Biden Administration earlier this year.
Ohio school district to pay parents $3M after bullied child's suicide
Cincinnati Public Schools entered a $3 million settlement with the parents of an 8-year-old student who killed himself after being bullied.
Western Michigan University awarded $550 million donation
Rarely do donations so large go toward schools not already considered some of the richest in the country.
Middle school drops Confederate soldier’s name to take NASA’s Katherine Johnson’s
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
Phone flashlights save the day when power goes out during Texas graduation
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposes using budget surplus to eliminate school funding gap
Under the governor's proposal, the state would boost state money per student by $581, which would close a gap that's existed in the education budget for 27 years.
Detroit public schools offer $15K recurring bonus to special education teachers
"Special education vacancies are always harder to fill," said Supt. Nikolai Vitti. "Because there are fewer teachers are generally going into the field of teaching and when they are, they aren't necessarily going into special education."
Meet the Los Angeles toddler who is the youngest member of American Mensa with an IQ of 146
A Los Angeles toddler has been accepted into Mensa— the largest and oldest high IQ society in the world. Kashe Quest is just 2 years old and has an IQ of 146.
Okemos school district near Lansing drops Chiefs nickname
A school district near Lansing is dropping its Chiefs nickname.