Michigan school district makes masks mandatory after community vote
A Michigan school district implemented a mask mandate after the community voted for the policy.
University educators say the pandemic has changed how they prepare future teachers
“As a teacher, you have to expect the unexpected, just be ready to roll with the punches. I think one thing this has forced us to do is amplify that message,” said Anthony Tuf Francis, coordinator of secondary education.
GVSU extends free tuition to all Michigan students from low-income homes
Grand Valley State University is expanding its free tuition to all low-income families in Michigan.
University of Michigan, sexual abuse survivors of Dr. Anderson reach $490M settlement
Survivors of Dr. Robert Anderson and the University of Michigan have reached a $490 million settlement.
Ferris State professor suspended for profanity-filled video threatens to sue if he’s not reinstated
Ferris State professor Barry Mehler is threatening to sue if he is not reinstated. He was suspended after making a profanity-filled video for students.
Dr. Anderson abuse survivors criticize University of Michigan's handling of sex assault reports
Survivors of Dr. Robert Anderson are criticizing how the University of Michigan handled reports that the doctor was abusing men for decades. One of those survivors hopes the firing of President Mark Schlissel will bring change to the school's culture.
Lawyer says University of Michigan may not have had just cause to fire President Mark Schlissel
University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel was fired over the weekend for an alleged relationship with a subordinate. A lawyer said she agrees he violated sexual misconduct policies, but the school may not have had just cause to fire him.
Michigan high school students participating in safe driving campaign
Students at 38 Michigan high schools are participating in the “Strive for a Safer Drive” peer-led traffic safety campaign.
Ferris State professor put on leave after profanity-laced video
The professor has been placed on leave after he told students in a profanity-laced video that he randomly assigns grades before the first day of class.
Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
Michigan among 38 states settling student loan debt with company accused of predatory lending
The complete settlement includes $1.7 billion in debt cancellation and $95 million in restitution.
Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
Farmington Hills school board defends '21-day Equity Challenge' amid protests
A lengthy school board meeting heard more than 80 people speak during public comment with a clear divide when it comes to the district’s approach to teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Michigan health department shortens quarantine recommendation in schools
Michigan recorded its highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations since the start of the pandemic on Monday,
Oakland University extends courses online through January due to omicron
"We are hopeful that by waiting until February 1, we will be able to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and return to face-to-face classes more seamlessly," the school said in a statement.
Group representing kids with special needs files restraining order in court to keep schools open
Patrick Donohue who has a daughter who suffered a severe brain injury, points to how students - especially those with special needs - have regressed and suffered socially, emotionally and academically.
Oxford High School to reopen in January after Nov. 30th shooting, district says
Oxford Community Schools has shared its tentative plan for when students will return to the Oxford High School building after the Nov. 30 mass shooting.
Michigan State University requires COVID-19 vaccine or negative test to attend athletic, arts events
MSU is requiring people attending sports or arts events to show proof of COVID-19 vaccine or a negative COVID-19 test.
Doctors concerned about COVID-19 omicron variant as students return to school
As children return to school after the holiday break, the omicron COVID-19 variant is a concern that can't be ignored, doctors say.
Detroit schools: COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students 'likely' by next school year
Children age 5-11 are already cleared to receive reduced versions of the COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA is considering booster shots for teens age 12-15 this week.